Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon

2013 Sold Out

This exciting new marathon which takes runners through the beautiful medieval city of York and its picture-perfect countryside is now sold out. To register your interest for 2014 please contact the office and we will add you to our mailing list.

Contact

Diabetes UK Northern & Yorkshire Office

Email

northyorks@diabetes.org.uk

Phone

01325 488606

Website

Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon

Why Diabetes UK?

Did you know that one person is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes and three people die from its complications every hour? Diabetes is serious. 

Help us raise vital funds by running for us in this event. Sponsorship money will go towards research to help find a cure for diabetes and to provide care and support services to those living with the condition, their families, friends and carers. Every little bit helps. 

As well as raising money, you will also help to raise awareness of this condition.

Registration

Places are limited so reserve your place early and start your training. Normal Entry is £40.25 + £2.25 online booking fee (UK Athletics affiliated member) or £42.25 + £2.25 for an unaffiliated participant. To register please visit the Yorkshire Marathon Website (www.theyorkshiremarathon.com), complete the booking form and then let us know you have regsitered.  We can then send you out a sponsorship pack and give you some helpful hints and tips.

Sponsorship

To take part we ask each runner to raise as much money as possible. Sponsorship can be sent to the office after the event.

What will you receive?

All Diabetes UK runners will receive a fundraising pack including a running vest, crazy hair and sponsor forms. 

Start/Finish

York University will welcome The Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon as part of its 50th year celebrations, hosting the race village as well as the race’s start and finish. The Heslington Campus boasts a range of modern facilities, alongside historic 16th Century buildings, and will be the perfect host for the event hub.

The route

A truly Yorkshire Marathon, showcasing the very best of the City of York; you'll enter the city walls through Walmgate Bar and enjoy the bustling atmosphere along Parliament Street before passing through St. Helen's Square. Immerse yourself in impressive architecture such as The Mansion House and the famous Betty's tea rooms before catching your first glimpse of York Minster. You'll leave the city walls via the ornate Monk Bar and can speed on through mile upon mile of flat landscape around the Vale of York and the pretty villages and towns of North and the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Share your story

We would love to know your reasons for taking part in this event and why you support the work of Diabetes UK. If you would be interested in speaking to a member of our Media Team, please contact the office at the contact details above, or fill in the 'Share your story' form at the right-hand side of this page. Sharing your story greatly helps us to raise vitally needed awareness of diabetes.