Course Map
About this Race
The Yorkshire Marathon is a fast-leaning course out of the historic city of York, passing the magnificent Minster before heading into the surrounding countryside on gently rolling but largely favorable terrain. The smooth roads and pleasant profile make it a reasonable personal-best target. Held in October, it offers crisp autumn conditions ideal for racing and warm Yorkshire crowds. The historic city start and rural scenery define the day. It suits runners who want a fast-leaning, scenic autumn race in a cool-weather window with genuine local charm.
Course Insight
The Yorkshire marathon around York is flat and fast, a friendly October course on level ground built for personal bests. The flatness leaves pacing discipline to you on the open early miles. Crisp autumn air suits fast running. The historic surroundings are a pleasant backdrop. Pace it evenly and the flat course delivers the time you trained for.
Difficulty Breakdown
A fast, runner-friendly course.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 124m
- Elevation loss
- 134m
- Highest point
- 45m
- Lowest point
- 10m
- Net elevation
- -10m
- Start
- Starts and finishes at York University on University Road.
- Cutoff time
- 8h 0m
Race History
The Yorkshire Marathon was first held in 2013, a fast-leaning course out of the historic city of York past the magnificent Minster and into the surrounding countryside. Its smooth roads and gently favorable profile made it a reasonable personal-best target. From its founding it grew popular among time-focused runners. Held each October, it draws a field amid crisp autumn conditions.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Leeds Bradford (LBA), Manchester (MAN)
- Best area to stay
- Within the city walls for atmospheric stays near the route, the riverside for charming options, and the outskirts for value park-and-ride convenience.
- Getting to the start
- The start is at the university on the edge of York; use the park-and-ride or shuttle buses, as central parking is restricted.