Vale of York 5m & 10m
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Event details
The Vale of York 5M & 10M takes place on 29 March 2026 in Rufforth, North Yorkshire. The organiser is EvenSplits and Race HQ is at Rufforth Airfield West, York. The event offers two road race distances:
- 5 Miles
- 10 Miles
The course is a single lap on closed rural roads west of York and east of Leeds. The profile is flat and the course is described as fast. The race holds an entry limit of 800 places and is noted as suitable for wheelchairs. Race licence status is listed as EA Licence Pending.
Logistics and entry
Entry opens at 08:00 on 20 October 2025. Entry fees range from £15.00 to £35.00 depending on distance, affiliation status and whether a T-shirt is included. Examples include £15 for an affiliated 5M race-only entry and £35 for an unaffiliated 10M entry with a T-shirt. If places remain available, entry on the day may be possible for an additional £5.00.
Facilities at the event include water stations, distance markers and toilets. There are no changing facilities, no showers and no baggage store. Finishers receive a wooden medal, chocolate and water. Refund and transfer rules are stated: entries are non-refundable if sold out or within four weeks of the race; cancelled events are transferred to a rescheduled date; refunds more than four weeks before the race may incur a processing charge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.