Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon

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13
2026
An off-road full marathon and a 14.8 mile half marathon held each September, both with substantial ascent, mandatory FRA kit and stocked feed stations; entries often sell out and chip timing is used with live updates.
26 miles 15 miles

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Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon (13 September 2026)

The Yorkshireman is an off-road running event with two main race options held each September. The full marathon covers 26.2 miles with 3065 feet of ascent. The half marathon covers 14.8 miles with 1750 feet of ascent.

  • Full Marathon: 26.2 miles with 3065 feet ascent.
  • Half Marathon: 14.8 miles with 1750 feet ascent.

Entries have sold out in recent years and the 2026 race sold out nine months in advance. Entry fees for 2026 were £22 early and £26.50 thereafter, with a £4 Fell Runners Association discount and a £10 under‑25 discount at entry. Optional race clothing and hoodies are available at additional cost; short sleeve and long sleeve options are offered.

Both races are run under Fell Runners Association rules and carry a mandatory kit requirement. Feed stations are located at marked mile points on each route and offer water, squash, cola, fruit, sweets and additional items; the full marathon has more feed stations and extra options such as salted potatoes and fruitcake. Chip timing is used and live updates are provided when runners pass feed stations and the finish. Recce runs are organised in summer with waterproof route maps sold at recce runs. Age eligibility follows FRA rules; competitors must be 19 by the end of the race year. Deferral, substitution and refund policies are published and limited. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Full Marathon
15 mi
Half Marathon (ish)

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