...a little brother to the Vale of York Half Marathon
Ten miles not 13.1, but just like its big sibling, the race takes off from a runway to glide around some fast, flat, traffic-free closed roads, west of York, east of Leeds.
Back for 2025: Vale of York 5M
In 2023 we introduced the Vale of York 5M at the same time on the same course (albeit half the distance!). And it worked! So if you feel 10 miles is too much for you, then come and join us for 5 miles instead.
Just as fast, just as flat, just as traffic-free and just as rural!
When?
09:30
30th March 2025
Where?
York Gliding Centre
Rufforth Airfield West
York
YO23 3NA
How much?
No t-shirt
10M: £23 affiliated - £25 unaffiliated
5M: £15 affiliated - £17 unaffiliated
WITH T SHIRT
10M: £33 affiliated - £35 unaffiliated
5M: £25 affiliated - £27 unaffiliated
For the 10M Entrants must be aged 17 years or over on the day of the race.
For the 5M Entrants must be aged 15 years or over on the day of the race.
Route?
Closed roads and country lanes to and from Rufforth Airfield West.
View the 5M route here
The 5M is an out and back (i.e. 2.5 miles south to a turnaround and then 2.5 miles back to the start).
View the 10M route here
The 10M goes south from the start for 2 miles before heading west to Healaugh, south to Catterton, east towards Bilbrough and back north to the start.
What do I get for running?
It’s up to you, you can choose to buy a t-shirt with your entry and opt in or out of the medal.
All our medals are wooden rather than metal. This is for three reasons. First, they are made in the UK, which means we are supporting a local business. Second, most metal medals come from China and by buying local we are removing the environmental impact of the air miles . Third because any uncollected medals can be more easily recycled than metal ones.
You will also get chocolate and water at the finish.
Is it chip-timed?
Yes. And it’s UKA licensed, so your results will go on Power of 10.
Are there photos?
Race photographs are available for you to download free of charge, to share with your friends and family. Our official photographer, Paul Mitchell of Route North, will be positioned in various locations around the course, so make sure you give a big smile when you see the camera!
Images will be tagged with your race number a day or two after the event. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for the link.
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Be sure to visit Mark Wilson ASCC (Head Coach) from Lion Strong Coaching on race day. He'll be at the finish line and available to give you advice on how you can become quicker and stronger. He’ll also have a competition you can enter too!