Thousands of runners are set to take part in the Yorkshire Marathon Festival in York this weekend, and the event will bring with it a number of road closures and traffic restrictions. The festival, which is taking place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, includes the Yorkshire Marathon, Yorkshire 10 Mile and Yorkshire Marathon Relay, and will see over 10,000 participants running for hundreds of worthy causes.
The event is organised by Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All charity and has firmly established itself as one of the region’s most anticipated annual sporting events. Participants have been encouraged to fundraise for a charity of choice or one of the event’s partner charities, which include St Leonard’s Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support, Age UK York, Yorkshire Cancer Research, The Island and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.
Launched in 2013, the Yorkshire Marathon Festival was born with the aim of giving all abilities the opportunity to achieve something amazing and to facilitate a fundraising vehicle for many local and national charities. Since 2013, over 90,000 participants have taken part in the event and over £7.5 million has been raised for charity.
The event will see thousands of runners and spectators descend on York, and the city council has announced a number of road closures that will be in place for the event.
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed on Sunday, October 20, 2024:
- University Road: From 10am on Saturday, October 19 to 11pm on Sunday, October 20.
- A166, Church Street, Eastfield Lane, Stockhill Close: From 6am to 4pm on Sunday, October 20.
- Green Dykes Lane, Heslington Lane, Main Street (Heslington): From 6am to 6pm on Sunday, October 20.
- A1079 Road (west of Melrosegate), A1079 Lawrence Street, Barbican Road, Blake Street, Davygate, Deangate, Duncombe Place, Foss Bank, Foss Islands Road, George Street, Goodramgate, Hope Street, Jewbury, Lean Mill Lane, Lord Mayor’s Walk, Melrosegate, Minster Yard, Monkgate, Parliament Street, Piccadilly, St. Maurice Road, Walmgate: From 8am to 11.45am on Sunday, October 20.
- A1036 Heworth Green, Hopgrove Lane South, Sandy Lane, Stockton Lane, The Village (Stockton on the Forest): From 8.30am to 12.30pm on Sunday, October 20.
- Common Lane, Main Street (Sand Hutton), Northgate Lane, Upper Helmsley: From 9.15am to 1.15pm on Sunday, October 20.
- Buttercrambe Moor Wood to A166: From 9.15am to 2.15pm on Sunday, October 20.
- Holtby Lane, Rudcarr Lane, Straight Lane: From 9.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday, October 20.
- Bad Bargain Lane, Moor Lane, Sandy Lane (Murton): From 9.30am to 4.45pm on Sunday, October 20.
- A1079 Hull Road (east of Melrosegate), Murton Way, Osbaldwick Lane, Osbaldwick Village, Tang Hall Lane: From 9.30am to 5.30pm on Sunday, October 20.
Traffic Restrictions
In addition to the road closures, there will also be a number of traffic restrictions in place. These include:
- A166: There will be access to Buttercrambe, Sand Hutton or A64 available from 2pm (October 20) via Stamford Bridge (A166) > Buttercrambe Road > Buttercrambe Moor.
- A1036 Heworth Green: There will be access out of Stockton Lane to be maintained until 9.15am (October 20), only available via Heworth Green roundabout > Malton Road/Heworth Road. There will also be access out of The Village/Sandy Lane to be maintained until 9.15am (October 20), only available via Barr Lane/Common Lane > A64.
- Walmgate Bar and Malton Road: There will be crossing points at Walmgate Bar and Malton Road to allow vehicles across up until 9.25am before the event starts at 9.30am. These crossing points will be manned and will be available for residents in and around the closures.
Parking Restrictions
There will also be a number of parking restrictions in place from 4pm on Saturday, October 19, 2024 to 6pm on Sunday, October 20, 2024. A park and ride service will be offered for all runners, spectators and visitors.
Event Village
To allow organisers to begin setting up the extensive event village and start/finish areas, University Road in York will be closed between Innovation Way and Green Dykes Lane on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10am. It will re-open at 11pm on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
University of York’s Contribution
The Yorkshire Marathon Festival has grown into a major event on the running calendar, attracting runners from both home and abroad. The University of York plays a central role in the event, hosting the start and finish areas, and providing a vital role in supporting runners and volunteers. The University is also encouraging its students and staff to take part in the event, and a number of people from the University will be running for charity.
Staying Safe
The organisers of the Yorkshire Marathon Festival are working hard to ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely. They have put in place a number of measures to ensure the safety of runners, spectators and volunteers.
To make sure the event is a success, it is important for everyone to follow the instructions of the event stewards and officials. All road closures will be lifted as soon as the safety of runners, spectators and visitors can be assured. If you are planning on attending the Yorkshire Marathon Festival, please make sure you check the event website for the latest information on road closures and traffic restrictions.
A Thriving Event
The Yorkshire Marathon Festival is a popular event and is a great opportunity to support local charities and runners of all ages and abilities. We are sure that the event will be a huge success and we look forward to seeing the thousands of people taking part in the event.
