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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- Sat 16 May
- £20-£25
- 20% off
Trek26 | Yorkshire Dales
Trek for Alzheimer's Society to beat dementia. Experience the beauty of rolling countryside, dramatic limestone scenery and tranquil dales. Every step is life-changing.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- £10-£55
Skipton Multisport Festival
Swim, bike and run in the Gateway to the Dales at this family-friendly multisport festival, featuring triathlon, trail running and scenic sportives over May Bank Holiday.
- Fun run 4
- Trail run
- Short sportive
- Long sportive
- Sportive
- + 7 more races
- Sat 6 Jun
- £55-£88
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
- £43.50-£58.50
- 10% off
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.
- Short sportive
- Medium sportive
- Long sportive
- Sun 7 Jun
- £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
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
- £49-£199
North Yorks Ultra Challenge
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
- 100K ultra run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run
- 10 miler
- Sat 27 Jun
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales
Hike through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, with its rolling green hills, drystone walls, and the iconic Malham Cove, to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sun 5 Jul
- £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
- Fri 10 - Sun 12 Jul
- £50-£125
Gravel Rocks
Gravel Rocks welcomes runners and riders of all levels to experience the thrilling trails and stunning landscapes of the North York Moors in a sociable setting, with camping as an option.
- Trail run 3
- Gravel events 2
- Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jul
- £21-£100
Ripon Triathlon Festival
A family-friendly event in partnership with the Brownlee Foundation, for triathletes of all levels including a Sprint, Standard (Olympic), Middle distance tri, Swims, Aquabike, Relay and Juniors.
- Lake swim 2
- Sprint triathlon
- Sprint aquabike
- Standard aquabike
- Olympic triathlon
- + 5 more races
- Sat 25 Jul
- £20-£25
- 20% off
Trek26 | North York Moors
Trek for Alzheimer's Society to beat dementia. Experience stunning coastlines, moorland views, and the famous seaside towns of Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay. Every step is life-changing.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Thu 30 Jul
- £10-£17
Skipton - Rock up n' Run
Come and join in at Skipton for this brilliant pop-up Summer Series. Jumble medal, beer or soft drink and sweetie bag for all runners.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 2 Aug
- £5-£40.50
York 10K & Mini/Junior Run
Race past ancient city walls, Clifford's Tower and the Minster on a flat, fast course built for PBs, with pacers and electric crowd support, plus mini and junior runs.
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 15 Aug
- £30-£37.50
Black Sheep Brewery Sportive
A fantastic cycle through the Yorkshire Dales from the Black Sheep Brewery, combining epic roads, stunning scenery and the perfect post-ride pint at one of the UK’s most iconic breweries.
- Sportive 2
- Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 12 Sep
- £55-£150
Sundowner Triathlon
The Sundowner is back! Race as the sun sets in an unforgettable triathlon event at Allerthorpe Lakeland Park in Yorkshire which is now back on the race calendar.
- Sprint triathlon
- Olympic triathlon
- Half Ironman
- Standard aquabike
- Middle aquabike
- + 2 more races
- Sun 20 Sep
- £23-£30
The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Knaresborough
“Your Distance, Your Pace, Your Weekend”. Looking for friendly, scenic running events in Yorkshire?
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sun 4 Oct
- £25-£42
The East Coast Chuffer
All aboard for The East Coast Chuffer – a scenic running adventure setting off from Peasholme Park, Scarborough, and steaming along the historic Cinder Track!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Sun 18 Oct
- £23-£58
Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle
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.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- Sun 18 Oct
- £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
- Sun 22 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!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 23 Jan 2027
- £19
Dalby Forest Headtorch Challenge
Race along secluded singletrack and forest trails, many rarely used and opened exclusively for this event. Headtorch racing adds fun and challenge — expect mud and adventure.
- 5.13 miles trail running + 738 ft ascent
- Fri 8 May
- £10-£12
EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - May
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 10 May
- £40-£45
Dalby Forest Wild Duathlons
The Dalby off-road Duathlons are heading back to the fabulous Dalby Forest in North Yorkshire for another action-packed day of trail running and off-road cycling!
- Sprint duathlon
- Standard duathlon
- Sun 10 May
- £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 10 May
- £26-£35
Dalby Devil Gravel Rides - 50K, 80K, 130K & 160K
Its' back in Dalby Forest for one of the UK’s favourite gravel sportives!
- Gravel events 4
- Thu 14 May
- £17-£24
Stately Trails: Constable Burton
At Constable Burton you will find a beautiful Grade I listed Georgian house set amongst extensive formal and woodland gardens in the heart of Wensleydale.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Short walk
- Sat 23 May
- £197-£250
Hardmoors 110
The Hardmoors 110 Ultramarathon follows the dramatic Cleveland Way National Trail encircling the North York Moors and the Cleveland Heritage coastline.
- 110 miles trail running
- Sat 23 May
- £18-£20
Run Nidderdale 10K
A stunning, well-marked trail race for all abilities. Join in for a fantastic 10K trail race through beautiful Nidderdale countryside.
- Fun run 2
- Trail run
- Sun 24 May
- £20-£22
Northallerton 10K
A 10K race the county capital can be proud of
- 10 km road running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£30
The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon
The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a 13.2 mile trail race flagged throughout the entire course.
- 13.2 miles trail running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £12-£15
Pen-y-ghent Fell Race
The Pen-y-ghent fell race is the first race in the Yorkshire Dales Classics Series and will be held in 2026.
- 12.2 km fell running
- Sun 7 Jun
- £45
The Black Sheep Big Spoon Bike Ride
The Black Sheep Big Spoon Bike Ride in aid of Wooden Spoon charity
- Sportive 3
- Fri 12 Jun
- £10-£12
EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - June
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 14 Jun
- £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
- Sun 14 Jun
- £35-£55
Yorkshire Mountain Bike Marathon
A mountain bike marathon over 25km, 40km, 65km and 80km on previously unridden trails around the private 12,000 acres of Birdsall Estate.
- Mountain biking events 4
- Thu 18 Jun
- £17-£24
Stately Trails: Forcett
Forcett Park is steeped in history.
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Short walk
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
- £35-£95
SilverBackTrails Lamplighter
The Lamplighter is back for 2026 with bonus miles and a shorter sibling. Run from sunset to sunrise across the magnificent North York Moors. Choose either a 40 mile or 20 mile route.
- Trail run 2
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
- £5-£40
The Cleveland Hike
Test your limits on one of the UK’s best and longest running or hiking events. Run, walk or jog - the Cleveland Hike can be raced your way.
- Challenge walk 3
- Sat 20 Jun
- £10.48-£18.86
Top of the Rock Gravel-X
Essentially there are three race categories staged as three separate races.
- Gravel events 3
- Sat 20 Jun
- £35-£37
Kettlewell Half Marathon
A challenging race with around 900m of ascent.
- 13.1 miles trail running
- Sat 20 Jun
- £25-£27
Kettlewell 10K
Kettlewell 10k Trail race, is part of the Due North Trail Race Series.
- 10 km trail running
- Sun 21 Jun
- £15-£18
Summer Coast Road 5 Mile
Summer Coast Road 5 Mile
- 5 miles road running
- Sun 21 Jun
- £10-£12
Settle Hills Race
Settle Hills Race will be hosting the 2026 Yorkshire Senior and Under 23 Fell Running Championships.
- 11.3 km fell running
- Thu 25 Jun
- £6-£8
The Lordstones 5K Trail
Summer Trail Series, Race 3
- 5 km trail running
- Sun 28 Jun
- £20-£24
Harmony Energy Run Harrogate 10K
A multi-terrain race set in the beautiful Crimple Valley area of the famous spa town of Harrogate
- Fun run 2
- 10K run
- Sun 28 Jun
- £16-£19
Mulgrave Castle 10K
Run through the private Mulgrave Estate near Sandsend beach, near Whitby.
- 10 km multi terrain running
- Wed 1 Jul
- £8-£10
Whernside Fell Race
It’s back (but different) after over a decade. A race to the top of Yorkshire.
- 10.5 km fell running
- Fri 3 - Sun 5 Jul
- £65
Yorkshire 3 Peaks
Conquer the Yorkshire Three Peaks, join the Demelza team to push your limits whilst experiencing breathtaking views and supporting a vital children's hospice.
- 1 day hiking
- Fri 10 Jul
- £10-£12
EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - July
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
- Sat 11 Jul
- £83-£85
The Sting Backyard Ultra
The Sting Backyard Ultra: Are You Ready to Test Your Limits?
- 4.17 miles multi terrain running
- Sun 12 Jul
- £65-£67
Eight Stations Ultra
The Eight Stations Ultra is a trail running event, so don’t expect it to be easy under foot.
- 30 miles trail running + 3322 ft ascent
- Sat 18 Jul
- £12-£15
Ingleborough Mountain Race
The Ingleborough Mountain Race starts on the sports field next to Ingleton Community Centre (Grid Ref. 695730),...
- 11 km fell running
- Thu 23 Jul
- £6-£8
The Pine Forest 5K Trail
Summer Trail Series, Race 4
- 5 km trail running
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Jul
- £108.30-£173.28
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
- £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
- £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
- Fri 14 Aug
- £10-£12
EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - August
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
- Sat 15 Aug
- FREE
York Kids Triathlon
York Sport Village, located in the historic city of York, will host a fantastic charity weekend, featuring The York Kids Triathlon.
- Kids triathlon 6
- Sun 16 Aug
- FREE
York Triathlon
York Sport Village, located in the historic city of York, will host a fantastic charity weekend, featuring The York Triathlon.
- Novice triathlon 3