Over 10,000 fun-runners, club runners and fundraisers of all ages and abilities, both nationally and internationally, will return to the city’s streets in 2024 for a carnival-like celebration of running, fundraising and Yorkshire pride!
The Yorkshire Marathon Festival has always been a true 'event for all' with a choice of marathon, 10 Mile and relay events. It's a festival about ordinary people achieving extraordinary things through events that capture the Yorkshire Spirit, charitable causes and the support of thousands of cheering locals.
Run past some of York's most iconic buildings and streets, celebrating the rich history of the city.
There's real PB potential on this fast, flat course that heads into the stunning countryside outside York.
The Yorkshire Marathon is renowned for its inclusive, supportive atmosphere, helping everyone to the finish line!
Receive an exclusive finishers medal to celebrate successful completion of this landmark event!
Special race day atmosphere from start to finish for a range of abilities and goals.
Event details are on the Yorkshire Marathon listing.
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.
Children
Making dreams come true to bring joy to seriously ill children.
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£400
Free sign up
Homelessness
The only UK charity that reunites missing children and adults with their loved ones.
Sign up
FREE
Fundraise
£350
Mental health
Supporting those affected by mental illness to change mental health for good.
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£250
Cancer
No one should have to face cancer alone.
Sign up
£35
Fundraise
£450
Every year thousands of runners take part in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.
Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champs.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.
When you're partway through your run and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you run past!
Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.
You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and get a place in the event, especially if general entries are closed.
