Yorkshire Marathon 2026 Charity Places | Run 4 Cancer

The Yorkshire Marathon is an autumn road marathon held in York. Its 26.2-mile course begins and ends near the University of York campus. This event is a well-attended autumn race in the UK, attracting thousands of participants annually, ranging from first-time marathoners to elite competitors aiming for fast times. Run 4 Cancer provides complimentary and reduced-price charity entries for the race, with modest sponsorship requirements for those fundraising for families impacted by cancer. The course is not flat; it winds through Yorkshire roads after departing the university grounds. Participants get an early, distant view of York Minster before heading towards Hazelbush Wood. The route passes Stamford Bridge near the halfway point, continues towards Dunnington, and then loops back for the final six miles to the finish line. Run 4 Cancer also assists runners who have already secured their own race entry, offering them a training plan and a race vest. The charity was established by individuals who had experienced the loss of loved ones to cancer. Its initiatives include providing respite breaks for British families affected by cancer, awarding grants to UK care facilities, and backing research into exercise, prevention, and recovery related to the disease.