A record number of people took to the streets in and around York for the Yorkshire Marathon 2026 on Sunday.
More than 10,000 people took part in the Run For All Altra Yorkshire Marathon, 10-Mile race and Yorkshire Marathon Relay, which all started and finished at the University of York.
More than 10,000 people took part in the Altra Yorkshire Marathon 2026, the 10-Mile race and the Yorkshire Marathon Relay on Sunday, October 18. (Image: Newsquest)
Organisers hailed it a huge success, attracting 'outstanding support' from runners, volunteers, spectators, sponsors, charity partners and member of the local community who got involved.
Runners on the long stretch along Stockton Lane, heading to Stockton-on-the-Forest during the Altra Yorkshire Marathon 2026. (Image: Newsquest)
Tristan Batley-Kyle, Operations Director at Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, said: “Together, participants will have raised thousands of pounds for charities and good causes, making a real difference to communities both locally and nationally."
Thousands of pounds was raised for good cause in The Altra Yorkshire Marathon on 2026. (Image: Newsquest)
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Crowds of supporters lined much of the route to cheer on participants, including veteran marathon runners to those taking on their first major running challenge.
More than 10,000 people took part in the Altra Yorkshire Marathon 2026, the 10-Mile race and the Yorkshire Marathon Relay on Sunday, October 18. (Image: Newsquest)
The route took in the roads of York, North and East Yorkshire, passing York Minster within the first few miles before heading north-east through Heworth Green and along Stockton Lane on the long stretch to Stockton-on-the-Forest before turning right to Upper Helmsley.
The runners then went through Sand Hutton before turning towards Stamford Bridge in East Yorkshire at the half-way point, taking in the A166 York to Bridlington road and the villages of Holtby and Osbaldwick before ending up back where it all began - with the finish line at the University campus in Heslington.
People of all abilities took part from elite runners to first-time marathon participants. (Image: Newsquest)
More than 10,000 people took part in the Altra Yorkshire Marathon 2026, the 10-Mile race and the Yorkshire Marathon Relay on Sunday, October 18. (Image: Newsquest)
Nicholas Coyle was the first to claim his finisher's medal with a time of 02:19:32, followed by Tom Charles, with a time of 02:25:06, and then Daniel Grant in third place with a time of 02:26:40.
In the Women’s category, Heather Townsend came first with a time of 02:40:35, following by Catherine Williamson (02:43:09) and Caroline Turner (02:44:11).
The amount raised for charity on the day is still being counted but is expected to be a huge boost for worthy causes, including Children with Cancer UK, Dementia Forward, Jane Tomlinson Appeal, Macmillan Cancer Support, Mind York, St Leonard's Hospice, The Island, York Foodbank and Yorkshire Cancer Research.