Races Half marathon · Wistow, UK
Vale of York Half Marathon
Vale of York Half Marathon is a flat half marathon in Wistow, UK, held each September. A single lap on closed roads between York and Selby. The start and finish are just outside Wistow. The organiser describes the course as flat and suited to personal bests. Early autumn in North Yorkshire is usually mild and dry enough, with typical race-day temperatures of 9 to 19°C. The Vale of York Half Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
September
every year
Course
flat
Half marathon
Conditions
Early autumn in North Yorkshire is usually mild and dry enough, with typical race-day temperatures of 9 to 19°C.
Racing this course well
A single lap on closed roads between York and Selby. The start and finish are just outside Wistow. The organiser describes the course as flat and suited to personal bests.
The Vale of York Half Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for 2027 open on 1 February 2027
- Price
- £26 affiliated, £28 unaffiliated (race entry only) (2026 race)
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe 2026 race was listed as sold out on the RaceBest entry page.
Official Vale of York Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 09:30
- Also on the day
- 10k
The course in numbers
The route is a single lap with no notable climbs. Closed roads mean runners can hold a steady pace along the open stretches south of York.
- Layout
- Loop
- Surface
- Closed roads
Worth knowing
- Sue Ryder is the event's chosen charity.
- The 10k runs on the same roads with a later start.
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Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common half marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Vale of York Half Marathon?
- It is held each September in Wistow, UK. Check the official Vale of York Half Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Vale of York Half Marathon course flat?
- A single lap on closed roads between York and Selby. The start and finish are just outside Wistow. The organiser describes the course as flat and suited to personal bests.
- How do I enter the Vale of York Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for 2027 open on 1 February 2027. Price: £26 affiliated, £28 unaffiliated (race entry only) (2026 race).
- Does the Vale of York Half Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The 2026 race was listed as sold out on the RaceBest entry page.
- How should I train for the Vale of York Half Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Vale of York Half Marathon: flat terrain, September conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Wistow build.
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