Explore York
The historic city of York has played host to adrenaline-fuelled events for centuries - fortunately, these days they involve fewer Vikings and more running shoes. The Yorkshire Marathon is perhaps the most famous, with thousands of runners taking to the city's streets and 'doing the Y' as they cross the finish line. Discover more runs, rides, swims, walks, triathlons, challenges and other outdoor activities below.
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- Sun 2 Nov
- £23-£25
Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle | 10K
A trail running extravaganza over a beautiful 6.5-mile route from Knaresborough centre through parkland then into beautiful countryside with an awesome medal at the finish line.
- 10 km trail running + 341 ft ascent
- Sat 8 Nov
- £14-£25
Grim Reservoir Dogs
Enjoy a lovely early morning run on a lovely course around two North Yorkshire reservoirs with your dog and earn a medal for yourself and a neckerchief for your dog!
- Trail run 2
- Sun 16 Nov
- £12-£35
York MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, York!
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Half marathon
- Fun run
- Sun 11 Jan 2026
- £15-£58
Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle
Enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal this winter on your choice of distance, along the flat towpath for runners of all abilities, from novices to PB chasers!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 2 more races
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £24-£26
Settle Half Marathon | Road Race
Running out from the beautiful Dales town of Settle this road race offers glorious North Yorkshire views out over Pen-Y-Gent and Ingleborough as you wind your way through farms and hamlets.
- 13.1 miles road running + 1010 ft ascent
- Sat 4 Apr 2026
- £20-£38
Samaritans Way Trail Run & Walk
The Samaritans Way Trail Run is a celebration of the life-changing work of the Teesside Samaritans, so come and take on the trails and get your shoes muddy in solidarity for this great cause.
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Short walk 2
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £45-£85
Samaritans Way Ultra
Take on the trails on the Official Samaritans Way created by Teesside Samaritans many years ago. Run alone or in a relay; there are different options and different distances to get your shoes muddy.
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £37.50-£47.50
- Early bird
RIDE The Dales
The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.
Early bird on now
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sun 7 Jun 2026
- £25
Crackpots Trail Run
The award-winning 10km-ish trail run is back for a fourth year and takes in quiet country lanes, off-road trails, moorland and rivers within Nidderdale AONB as part of the annual village Family Fete.
- 11 km trail running + 193 m ascent
- Sun 5 Jul 2026
- £24-£38
Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge
Three or six-hour lapped challenge over a 3.55 mile loop in the beautiful town of Masham where you'll come in to a bespoke medal and all things Black Sheep at the finish line.
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sat 8 Nov
- £47-£49
Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland Trail Races | Marathon
Goathland Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Goathland Village Hall for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.
- 27 miles trail running + 3205 ft ascent
- Sat 8 Nov
- £34-£36
Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland Trail Races | Half Marathon
Goathland Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Goathland Village Hall for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.
- 16 miles trail running + 2100 ft ascent
- Sat 8 Nov
- £28-£30
Hardmoors 26.2 Goathland Trail Races | 10K
Goathland Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Goathland Village Hall for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.
- 10 km trail running + 1100 ft ascent
- Fri 14 Nov
- £10-£12
EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - November
The EvenSplits York 5K races are held monthly from February to November at the University of York Sport Village Cycle Circuit.
- 5 km road running
- Sun 30 Nov
- FREE
Ormesby10
Join More Than A Run for the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.
- 10 km trail running
- Sat 13 Dec
- £26-£28
The Valhalla Winter Run
See York Run York are back again for some winter fun using our University Challenge route.
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sun 21 Dec
- FREE
Festive Ormesby10
Join in for a festive edition of the Ormesby10, 10k trail run.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 1 Feb 2026
- £28-£51
Hardmoors 26.2 Saltburn Trail Marathon
Saltburn Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Saltburn Learning Campus for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 7 Feb 2026
- £30-£70
Harrogate Hustle
A scenic race around Harrogate and Knaresborough. This route that is particularly suitable for first timers at all distances.
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sun 15 Feb 2026
- £24-£26
Bloodaxe Challenge
The sell out Bloodaxe Challenge will be returning for it's 7th year.
- 2 hrs track and field
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £25-£35
The York 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run
A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k or half marathon running event with us.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £24-£26
Settle 10 Mile | Road Race
This is the UKA accredited and governed event and is a great start to any road running calendar.
- 10 miles road running + 915 ft ascent
- Sun 22 Feb 2026
- £24-£26
Settle 10K | Road Race
This is the UKA accredited and governed event and is a great start to any road running calendar.
- 10 km road running + 571 ft ascent
- Thu 26 Feb 2026
- £26-£28
Marathon Day York Social Run
The popular marathon day 6 hour challenge returns in 2026. What else would you prefer to do on 26/2 than enjoy a run?
- 6 hrs road running
- Sat 11 Apr 2026
- £28-£30
Charm Bracelet 10K
A spectacular out and back route featuring the iconic Charm Bracelet sculpture
- 10 km trail running + 890 ft ascent
- Sat 18 Apr 2026
- £35-£37
Burnsall Half Marathon
The first race in the Due North Race Series is set at the beautiful riverside location of Burnsall.
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £2.50-£10
TEWV 10K
The TEWV 10k returns to York for a third year in 2026.
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £17-£67
Harrogate Triathlon
Triathlon England Large Event of the Year 2025. A highly anticipated multisport festival for adults and juniors of all abilities.
- Kids aquathlon 5
- Sprint triathlon 2
- Novice triathlon
- Super sprint triathlon
- Sun 10 May 2026
- £28-£51
Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon
White Horse Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, nr Thirsk, North Yorkshire for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 24 May 2026
- £20-£22
Northallerton 10K
A 10K race the county capital can be proud of
- 10 km road running
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £28-£51
Hardmoors 26.2 Wainstones Trail Marathon
Wainstones Trail Races are circular routes starting from Chop Gate Village Hall for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £90
Dalby Grit Gravel Race
Dalby Grit to return - a 110km Gravel Race in the stunning North Yorkshire Moors. Are you ready to test your limits?
- 110 km gravel riding
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £35-£37
Kettlewell Half Marathon
A challenging race with around 900m of ascent.
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £25-£27
Kettlewell 10K
Kettlewell 10k Trail race, is part of the Due North Trail Race Series.
- 10 km trail running
- Fri 10 - Sun 12 Jul 2026
- £80-£120
Gravel Rocks | A different kind of gravel event
Gravel cycling weekend. A perfect mix of social riding, racing and also a celebration in the evening.
- 2 days gravel riding
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul 2026
- £80-£140
Tough Mudder Yorkshire
Based amongst the jaw-dropping scenery on the Broughton Hall Estate, do not expect to exit this course clean, especially after the obstacle Mud Mile! Expect killer hills, epic views and muddy terrain.
- Obstacle race 5
- Sun 26 Jul 2026
- £20-£25
Easingwold 10K
For the second year this popular event takes place in the pretty market town of Easingwold, just 12 miles north of York and is sure to be popular after a great first event in 2025.
- 10 km road running
- Sun 9 Aug 2026
- £28-£51
Hardmoors 26.2 Farndale Trail Races
Farndale Trail Marathon circular routes starting from Hutton Le Hole Village Hall for trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 30 Aug 2026
- £28-£51
Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry Trail Races
Roseberry Topping Trail race circular routes starting from Guisborough for Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £35-£37
Malham Trail Half Marathon
The Malham Trail Half Marathon will be the third race in the Due North Trail Trilogy.
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £25-£27
Malham 10K
The Malham 10k Trail Race will be the third race in the Due North Trail Trilogy.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 18 Oct 2026
- £28-£380
Yorkshire Marathon Festival
The Yorkshire Marathon Festival is back and bigger than ever! With epic crowd support, runners will explore the historic streets and beautiful countryside. Be part of this incredible festival!
- Marathon 2
- 10 miler