Valhalla Winter Run

Heslington, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

Event

The Valhalla Winter Run 2025 is a 6 hour timed, lapped trail event at the University of York Sports Centre, YO10 5FG. The course is undulating and uses an out-and-back route of 2.2 miles per lap. Entrants choose how many laps to run: options listed include completing 1 lap, 6 laps for a half marathon, or 13 laps for a marathon, or continuing for the full 6 hours. Maximum entry is 100. Entries close 06/12/2025. Minimum age is 9 years. The event is currently listed as full.

  • 2.2 miles per lap (out-and-back)
  • 1 lap
  • 6 laps (half marathon)
  • 13 laps (marathon)
  • Up to 6 hours of running

Course, facilities and rules

Free parking is available at York University. Toilet facilities are available at York Sports Centre before, during and after the event. This is a cupless event; runners should bring a labelled bottle or cup to place on the start/finish table for refills. Water and squash will be available, and bottles can be filled before, during or after the event. A staffed aid station will provide sweets, savoury snacks and fresh fruit. All runners receive a bespoke medal (new for 2025) and a goody bag; homemade cake, mulled wine and other festive items will be provided. Race numbers are collected from Race Registration on the morning of the event and final race information is e-mailed the week before. Organiser terms include no refunds; transfers and deferrals are allowed only up to 7 days prior. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 hr
6 Hours (timed Duration)
29 mi
13 Laps (~28.6 Miles)
13 mi
6 Laps (~13.2 Miles)
1 Lap (2.2 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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