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Upcoming Marathon races near Bradford
JUL 2
11JUL
Run · trail · Marathon
Phoenix Manchester Blaze
Manchester · 52 km away
12JUL
Run · road · Marathon
Ilkley Half Marathon & 5k
Ilkley · 16 km away
AUG 1
22AUG
Run · trail · Marathon
Phoenix Manchester Afterglow
Manchester · 52 km away
SEP 3
5SEP
Run · road · Marathon
Phoenix Manchester Freddie Purrcury Run
Oldham · 37 km away
18SEP
Run · trail · Marathon
Oktoberfest
Rodley · 42 km away
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20SEP
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Bronte Bike Challenge
Yorkshire · 14 km away
Bradford · 80 km
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Recurring Marathon races near Bradford
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Priya's Birthday Biryani Dash
Knaresborough Soft Shoe Shuffle
The Knaresborough Soft Shoe Shuffle is a trail running series held in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. Distances range from approximately 10k to an ultra marathon, with options for a half marathon, 20-miler, and marathon, allowing participants to select their preferred distance.
The route begins in Knaresborough town centre, utilizing a 6.5-mile trail loop. Each race distance is completed by running a specific number of laps. The course features a gradual climb through parkland before following the former railway line connecting Knaresborough and Harrogate. Approximately one week prior to the event, participants receive maps detailing parking, registration, and start-finish locations. It is explicitly stated that the event's start, finish, and registration are not located at Mother Shiptons Cave.
Yorkshire Marathon & 10 Mile
The Yorkshire Marathon & 10 Mile offers a full 26.2-mile race and a 10-mile race on the same day in York. The marathon begins and ends at the University of York. The 10 Mile starts in the city center, providing a shorter option that includes many of the same local sights.
The marathon course guides thousands of runners annually along country lanes and past historic locations surrounding York. The 10 Mile route goes by York Minster and the medieval City Walls before proceeding onto country roads in the Yorkshire countryside. This route suits runners who wish to see city landmarks without completing the full marathon.
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly Mile
Hubble Bubble & Ghostly Mile is a Halloween running event held on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Race options range from a 1-mile fun run to a 50km ultra. The longer distances include 10K, 10 miles, half marathon, 20 miles, marathon, and ultra, with the Ghostly 1 Mile Fun Run offering a shorter option for children and families.
The course follows a flat, out-and-back path along the canal towpath, providing straightforward navigation and consistent footing instead of a technical trail. The 20-miler consists of two 10-mile laps, and the marathon comprises two half-marathon laps. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for the best Halloween outfits. All finishers will receive custom medals and Halloween treats. The races are Trail Running Association licensed, and marshals and aid stations will be present to support participants.
Running GP Croft Motor Circuit November 2026
In November, runners at Croft Motor Circuit in North Yorkshire trade cars for laps on a smooth, traffic-free tarmac racing circuit. The event provides 5k, 10k, half marathon, 20-mile, and marathon distances, catering to both short-course runners and those seeking a longer chip-timed result on a flat, controlled course.
The route follows the motor racing circuit, with each mile clearly marked and marshals present to guide participants. Croft has hosted motorsport, including the British Touring Car Championship, British Rallycross, and Pickup Truck Racing, since the 1920s, making a chequered-flag finish appropriate for the venue. Entry includes a themed medal, chip-timed results, free race photos, water, and post-race refreshments.
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 1
Crikey Its the Christmas Cracker Day 1 starts and finishes at Hollybush Conservation Centre in Kirkstall, Leeds, with runners heading onto the Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath. It is a Christmas-themed trail running event in the It’s Grim Up North Running series, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon options. The flat canal route and good-quality trail make it workable for first-timers, steady club runners, and people using the day for a longer winter run.
The course follows an out-and-back format along the canal, so pacing is simple and the terrain stays straightforward. It is fully marshalled and clearly signed, with feed and drink stations at regular intervals, but it is cup-less, so runners need to bring a reusable cup or bottle. This race is Day 1 of the Christmas Cracker Weekend, and runners can choose one day or both. Race HQ keeps the seasonal theme going with music, food, festive treats, a Christmas tree, and a bespoke Christmas medal for every finisher.
Crikey its the Christmas Cracker Day 2
Crikey It’s the Christmas Cracker Day 2 is a festive trail running event in Kirkstall, Leeds, held at Hollybush Conservation Centre next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Participants can select distances from 5K up to a marathon, with additional longer options in the full event schedule. This event is part of the It’s Grim Up North Running Christmas Cracker Weekend, allowing participants to enter for one day or both. The race begins in the morning, designed for those seeking an organised winter race rather than a difficult, technical trail.
The course follows a flat, well-maintained canal towpath in an out-and-back style, simplifying pacing and offering a good chance for personal bests. The route is marshalled and signed, with aid stations provided. Race HQ embraces the Christmas theme with music, food, decorations, and a Christmas tree, creating a social atmosphere. The event is suitable for various runners: novices attempting a shorter distance, club runners aiming for a fast, flat course, and marathoners wanting a simple canal-side run in West Yorkshire.
Adidas Manchester Marathon
The Adidas Manchester Marathon is a 26.2-mile road race through Greater Manchester, following a fast, flat course. It ranks as the UK's second largest marathon and one of Europe's biggest, drawing participants globally.
The flat course appeals to regular runners aiming for a personal best. Elite athletes and first-time marathoners also start on the same line. Mancunian support lines the route, a distinct local feature of the race.
Manchester Marathon
The Manchester Marathon is known as the UK's flattest marathon course, featuring only 54 metres of climb. This Adidas-sponsored road marathon takes place annually in Greater Manchester since 2012, covering the full 26 miles 385 yards.
The current route begins on Trafford Way and concludes on Oxford Road, passing through Chorlton, Hulme, Old Trafford, Stretford, Sale, Timperley, Altrincham, Urmston, Salford, and Manchester city centre. Previous routes ended at Old Trafford cricket ground and included Manchester United’s stadium, while the current route incorporates a three-mile city-centre loop. Over 21,000 runners completed a recent edition, indicating its status as a large mass-participation event. The race has a notable historical detail: three editions were found to be 380 metres short, leading UK Athletics to invalidate those times. This measurement error was attributed to the calibrated bicycle wheel used for course marking and has since been rectified.
Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
The Tissington Trail Half Marathon is a point-to-point race from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne in Derbyshire. It covers 13 miles along a disused railway line that formerly connected Ashbourne with Buxton. Participants can run on Saturday or Sunday. The course is traffic-free, multi-terrain, and gently slopes downhill, making it suitable for those new to the half marathon distance or runners aiming for a fast finish.
Race headquarters are located at Ashbourne Leisure Centre. Coaches transport runners to the start at Parsley Hay, from where they return to Ashbourne. The route offers views of the Derbyshire Dales. The event sells out prior to race day and includes a custom medal, complimentary race photographs, and awards for top finishers.
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About Marathon races in Bradford
Bradford Training Notes
Bradford hosts 16 Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals get plenty done from Lister Park, Roberts Park, Horton Park, Bowling Park, and Greenhead Park. Lister Park gives an easy parkrun feel, while Queensbury gives you that higher, hillier Z2 work. Queensbury Running Club meets at the ARCH in Queensbury every Thursday, and Baildon Runners keep the local scene busy too. NorthowRun5 gives you an undulating road race in and around Northowram, with views of the Calder Valley. The route is 9 km and gives you 55 m of gain. Race For Life Bradford keeps the 5km crowd covered.
East Bradford Cycling Club is the main name on the bike side, pedalling since 1899 from Wyke Community Sports Village. Wyke Community Sports Centre gives them a purpose built cycling facility, so skills, road racing, and young riders have a proper base. Saturday sessions run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the skills group and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the road racing group. Bradford District Cycle Map shows signed routes, quiet roads, traffic calmed areas, and traffic-free paths. The climbs sit in the South Pennines feel, especially west where Bradford Beck rises in moorland.
July is the best month for clean summer training in Bradford. Summer brings the warmest days, steady base miles, and early-season sharpness from East Bradford Cycling Club's 10 Time Trials. East Bradford Cycling Club also runs two club championship events in April and September, then a Hill Climb in October when the legs need bite. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports. Runners lean into Leeds Country Way Winter Ultra North and darker Z2 loops, while cyclists look at Mandy’s Mondays from September to April and pick flatter valley bottoms or hilltops when the weather turns.