33rd Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon & Half Marathon
Info: Entries for this event open on Wednesday 1st October 2025.
£4 discount for FRA members.
Pairs welcome - select ‘Pair’ as Team Type. There is a mixed, mens and women's category and all attract prizes. 10 free places for active members of any UK mountain/fell rescue team - apply via email to organiser with details. |
The Classic 26.2 Mile Off-Road Event for Runners, pairs or individual
- Race sold out 7 months in advance for 2025 race
- Race Category CL. 26.2 miles 3065`
- Live Timing/Results by SPORTident.
- Click here for 2024 race video
- Click here for 2022 race video
- Click here for 2023 race video
- Click here for marathon race route
- Pairs entries welcome in full marathon only prizes for first female/male/mixed pair)
- Hot drinks available pre-race. Hot food/refreshments at finish.
- 5 well stocked feed stations including even Port & Cheese, Landlord Fruit Cake and salted potatoes
- Route is well marked but you are recommended to reccy the course & must carry a relevant map (£2.50 each)
- Free guided reccy runs in July/August. This is an off road event & run under FRA rules & guidelines. The route covers open moorland, trails, and woods. Fell Runners Association Mandatory Minimum Kit applies.
- Prizes for category winners
- Probably the only race where you will get an ice cold can of pop placed in your hand within seconds of crossing finish line and then followed soon after by hot fresh pizza.
- People intending on walking or who anticipate race time of more than 7 hours may start between 8am to 8.45am.
- Generous cut offs apply at all feed stations.
- Specially designed 2026 race T-shirts and hoodie/zoodie (select T-shirt option when you register)
- Free swop between half/full marathon up until race day.
- Volunteer run event with any profits going to charity and good causes.
- Free deferrals to 2027 Yorkshireman until 31/7/26 (no deferrals after this date)
- Free name substitutions until 15/8/26 via editing your entry on SI Entries.
Start Time: 09:30
Half Marathon'ish Off-Road Event for Walkers & Runners
In 2024, we achieved a 52% female participation rate in the half marathon. This is something that we are very proud of and have been working hard towards. It is way beyond other comparable races and we intend to always work as hard as we can to ensure our races continue to be seen as the most female friendly out there.
- Race category BL. 14.8 miles/1750’
- Race for individuals only starts at 10:30am (early starts available from 9.35am to 10am for very slow runners only)
- Click here for half marathon race route
- 2 well stocked feed stations.
- Very popular race that sells out every year and ideal for beginners to fell running. Very generous cut offs and early starts available if concerned about cut offs.
- Everything else as per full marathon above including deferral/substitution policy
No Entries On Day
Records: Ben Mounsey 1:36:42 - 2009. Tanya Seager 1:48:40 – 2015
Start Time: 10:30
Event Substitutions, Deferrals, Cancellation & Swops Between Races - Applies to both races
a) Free deferrals to Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon 2027 allowed if you notify event organiser by email prior to 23:59 on 31/07/2026. After this point, no deferrals will be allowed under any circumstances with exception of female competitors who become pregnant or are in year post birth. Please do not ask after deferral date as enormous time goes into preparing event and from deferral closure date, we immediately start to incur large costs. The race entry cost is priced based on this deferral date.
b) If you are unable to compete but you have found a substitute, then you may edit your own entry and substitute or sell your place to them by 23:59 on 15/08/2026. You do not need to advise the organiser.
c) There are no refunds available from organisers - however if you find a substitute, the system will allow you to sell your place to somebody else and then get a full refund less £3 admin fee.
d) You can swop between half and full (either way) on the system until 15th August 2026 by editing your entry. After that, we will be able to do this for you at race registration if turn up at least 45 minutes before start.
The Yorkshireman supports Into Ultra . This is a new organisation set up to promote inclusivity in ultra running and provides help such as free race places, help with travel costs and other benefits to financially disadvantaged people who would like to compete. Please contact them directly as help may be available for your entry.
The Yorkshireman fully supports SheRaces.com and we actively ensure that all guidelines are met to ensure our races are seen as amongst the most female friendly around. We had a female participation rate of 52% in the 2024 Yorkshireman Off Road half marathon.
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View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.
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