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.
Map view
- Sat 4 Apr
- £23-£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 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 3
- 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
- £85-£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
- 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
- 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!
- 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 22 Nov
- £8-£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
- Sat 21 Mar
- £110-£150
Hardmoors 55
The Hardmoors 55 is a 55 mile Ultramarathon running from Guisborough to Helmsley.
- 55 miles trail running
- Sun 22 Mar
- £3-£25
Thirsk 10
A flat and fast 10-mile course, fully on roads, lending itself to PB’s!
- Fun run
- 10 miler
- Sat 28 Mar
- £24-£26
DalesRunner 20
The DR20 is an exciting introduction to the DalesRunner Series, with testing ascents, spectacular ridge-running and fast technical descents.
- 18.3 km fell running
- Sat 28 Mar
- £18-£20
Fremington Frenzy
The Frenzy is a shorter introduction to the DalesRunner race stable than the DR20,...
- 11 km fell running
- Sun 29 Mar
- £15-£35
Vale of York 5M & 10M
...a little brother to the Vale of York Half Marathon
- Fun run
- 10 miler
- Sun 29 Mar
- £85-£105
Moors Traverse®
An 80km ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route between Ingleby Cross and Robin Hood’s Bay.
- 80 km multi terrain running
- Sun 29 Mar
- £25
Puzzlerun 5K
Presenting Puzzlerun: a 5k run/walk with escape-room-style puzzles along the way! Give your brain a workout along the way.
- 5 km road running
- Fri 3 - Mon 6 Apr
- £299
Cleveland Way Challenge
Take on the Cleveland Way Trek Challenge where you'll conquer 109 miles of stunning moorland and Coastline, passing some of the most beautiful scenery the UK has to offer!
- 4 days trekking
- Sat 4 Apr
- £20-£22
MindOverMoors - The OG!
The original MindOverMoors race….a jaw dropping 6-mile loop through the stunning Fryupdale valley.
- 6 miles trail running
- Fri 10 Apr
- £10-£12
EvenSplits York 5K Race Series - April
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 Apr
- £32.50-£70
Ripon Stinger
Starting and finishing in Studley Roger, close to the historic city of Ripon with its great cathedral, this race mainly follows the Ripon Rowel route,...
- Half marathon
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Sat 11 Apr
- £28-£30
Charm Bracelet 10K
A spectacular out and back route featuring the iconic Charm Bracelet sculpture
- 10 km trail running + 890 ft ascent
- Sun 12 Apr
- £7-£9
Hooded Horse Fell Race
Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers Hooded Horse Fell Race – proudly fundraising for Herriot Hospice Homecare.
- 10.71 km fell running
- Sat 18 Apr
- £6.50-£30
Farewell See York Run York Challenge
Come along and join in for the final ever See York Run York event.
- Fixed time runs
- Fun run
- Sat 18 Apr
- £30-£60
Goathland V Trigs Ultra Challenge
SilverBackTrails Goathland V Trig Challenge Ultra, a bimble across 't' moors for runners & walkers.
- 37 miles trail running
- Sat 18 Apr
- £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
- Sat 18 Apr
- £25-£27
Burnsall 12K
Burnsall 12k trail race is a new addition to the Due North Trail series.
- 12 km trail running
- Sun 19 Apr
- £23-£35
Swainby Sweep Trail Race
Choice of 16 mile or 7 mile circular trail races, starting and finishing at Swainby Village Hall (DL6 3EG)
- Trail run 2
- Sun 19 Apr
- £15-£40
Defy Dalby
Taking place at Dalby Forest in 2026, Defy Dalby is set to be a banger of a race!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Multi-terrain run
- Sun 26 Apr
- £2.50-£10
TEWV 10K
The TEWV 10k returns to York for a third year in 2026.
- 10K run
- Fun run
- Sun 26 Apr
- £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
- 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
- £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
- 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
- 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
- £45-£50
Yorkshire 3 Peaks
Conquer Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in one epic day.
- 24.6 miles hiking + 9000 ft ascent
- 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.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Short walk
- 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
- £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
- £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
- 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 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