Races Marathon · York, UK
Yorkshire Marathon
Yorkshire Marathon is a flat marathon in York, UK, held each October. Starts by the Minster then quiet, flat-to-gently-rolling lanes east of York — a reliable PB course. October in Yorkshire is 7-13C, often still. On a course as flat as Yorkshire Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
October
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
October in Yorkshire is 7-13C, often still.
Racing this course well
Starts by the Minster then quiet, flat-to-gently-rolling lanes east of York — a reliable PB course.
On a course as flat as Yorkshire Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
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Asked often
- When is the Yorkshire Marathon?
- It is held each October in York, UK. Check the official Yorkshire Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Yorkshire Marathon course flat?
- Starts by the Minster then quiet, flat-to-gently-rolling lanes east of York — a reliable PB course.
- How should I train for the Yorkshire Marathon?
- Train specifically for York — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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