Name: Yorkshire Marathon
Start: Sun, 18/10/2026 - 12:00
Location: York

Event Details

When: 18 October 2026
Where: York, Yorkshire, England
Distance: Marathon
Registration fee: £30
Minimum sponsorship: £395

Event Highlights

Run for a cause: Your participation directly supports the work of the MS Trust and everyone affected by MS. Together, we can make sense of MS.
Event village: Part of the Yorkshire Marathon festival, the Yorkshire Marathon hosts an event village for all of your pre and post run needs. With a selection of food and drink choice available.
Scenic route: Once you pass over the start line at the University of York, you’ll partake in one of the country’s most scenic routes; passing many city gems and be guided through the City Walls as you head out into the surrounding countryside. With a perfect array of landscapes and sights, there’s no surprise it’s a route loved by many.
Electric atmosphere: As you make your way around the course, you’ll never be far from the ecstatic and encouraging crowds, charged with the Yorkshire spirit, that will be out in force to cheer you along the way.

Pre-register for 2027

Registration for the Yorkshire Marathon 2026 has closed, if you would like to pre-register and be the first to hear when 2027 places are announced then please get in touch with the fundraising team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or by phone at 01462 536007.

Alternatively, you can check out our other running events.

What you will get

If you register for the Yorkshire Marathon for the MS Trust you will receive:

Personalised fundraising and training support from our friendly and dedicated team
An MS Trust technical running top, so you can wear your support with pride on race day
Free access to our training hub and app, offering tailored training plans, tips on injury prevention, nutrition advice, and weekly countdown to keep you on track
Official race photographs, capturing your moments throughout the course and as you cross the finish line - so you can relive your incredible achievement forever
Refreshments along the route, keeping you energised throughout the marathon
Pacers running various times to help you stay on target and achieve your latest PB!
Chip timed results, giving you accurate tracking of your performance
A unique Yorkshire Marathon 2026 finishers medal, t-shirt and goody bag commemorating your accomplishment

Get in touch

If you have any queries about this event, please reach out to our friendly fundraising team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01462 536007

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum age for participants?

The minimum age for competitors is 18.

Can I run with headphones?

You are allowed to wear any headphones on the course, they suggest bone conducting headphones (and have a discount code for Shokz) but they just ask you keep volume to a minimum so that you can hear any instructions, emergency vehicles etc.

Is there a bag drop at the Yorkshire Marathon?

Yes. Please leave enough time pre-event to drop off your bag in the designated Baggage Store.

Please use the tear-off strip attached to your race number and simply tie it around the handle of your bag before checking it into the Baggage Store.

Accessibility Information

Run For All encourage people of all abilities to take part. If you are a wheelchair user, please ensure you enter this information when prompted on your registration.

If you are to be aided around the course, either by being pushed or assisted, by a guide runner, your guide runner must also be a registered participant in the event. Please submit an enquiry form with your registration ID to advise us of your specific requirements.

It is strongly recommended that only experienced wheelchair racers attempt the courses unaided.

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