Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon
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Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon & Half Marathon
The 34th Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon takes place on Sunday 12 September 2027. It is a recurring off road event that regularly sells out many months in advance and has no entries on the day.
Distances
- Marathon 26.2 miles 3065' ascent
- Half marathon 14.8 miles 1750' ascent
The route covers open moorland, trails, and woods and is waymarked. Competitors are recommended to reccy the course and must carry a relevant map available for £2.50. Free guided reccy runs are offered in July and August. The event is run under Fell Runners Association rules and the FRA mandatory minimum kit applies. From 2027 there is no pairs category.
Race support includes live timing and results by SPORTident, hot drinks before the race, and hot food and refreshments at the finish. The marathon has five well stocked feed stations with items such as Port and cheese, Landlord fruit cake and salted potatoes; the half marathon has two feed stations. Generous cut offs apply and early starts are available for very slow runners. The event is volunteer run with any profits donated to charity and good causes. Ten free places are available for active UK mountain or fell rescue team members on application to the organiser.
Entries open 1 October 2026 and close 25 July 2027. Entry pricing includes senior and under 27 bands with a £4 discount for FRA members. Free swaps between half and full are allowed under the stated deadlines, free deferrals to 2028 apply until 31 July 2027, and substitutions or sale of entries are permitted with an admin charge by 31 July 2027. No refunds are available.
Course records stand at male 2:58:52 (2023) and female 3:41:26 (2026). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
