Yorkshire Marathon
The Yorkshire Marathon has everything you need to take away a little bit of that famous Yorkshire Spirit. Take in historic sites such as the York Minster and the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside as you take in this picturesque route.
Event details
Date
19 October 2025
Location
York
Distance
26.2 miles
Registration fee
£30 (non-refundable)
Minimum fundraising target
£350
The Yorkshire 10 mile 2024 has taken place and applications for 2025 are not yet open. You can find out more about the event below or find another challenge.
About this event
Every year, thousands of runners of all abilities take to its truly breathtaking course. You’ll never be far from the locals who will be out in force to cheer you along. The event is now such a global draw that spectators come from across the world to be part of the experience and to add their support.
Join us for this friendly marathon through the beautiful streets of York with a guaranteed charity place.
Make your running count and help us rescue more injured, abandoned and abused animals across England and Wales. We have a limited number of places available, get yours today!
Charity places
Join us for this friendly marathon through the beautiful streets of York with a guaranteed charity place! Make your running count and help us rescue more injured, abandoned and abused animals across England and Wales. We have a limited number of places available, get yours today!
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Fundraising
Training
Charity places for this event are no longer available, if you have purchased your own place in the event you are still able to join the team below
Running with your own place?
Have you got your own place in the race? We would love for you to join Team Animal and fundraise for the RSPCA in your own place. You can set your fundraising target and receive an RSPCA team animal running vest once you raise £50 plus all the great Team Animal benefits listed below.
All our runners benefit from
- RSPCA team animal personalised running vest made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Cheering group along the route on the day, which your friends and family can join.
- Digital fundraising pack bursting with ideas to help you reach your target.
- Facebook group to talk to other RSPCA eventers before the race day and share your experiences.
- Committed events team on hand to help with your fundraising.
- A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with fellow Team Animal runners.
Join the official Team Animal cheering team
Not a runner but would still like to be involved? Join the official Team Animal cheering team and support our runners out on the course. We're also looking for volunteer photographers.