GRAND OLDE ROUTE OF YORK TRAIL RUN

York, United Kingdom

Sunday, September 19, 2027

Choose your distance

Half Marathon· €51

Distance

21.1km

Climb

Flat·79m

Start Time

09:00

Cutoff

13:00

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

The Grand Olde Route of York Trail Run runs through the Escrick Estate and the wild landscapes of Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve on solid gravel tracks and hard-packed trails. Runners head deep into estate woodland beneath towering redwoods before continuing onto open heathland where Longhorn cattle graze freely as part of the reserve's conservation work and deer are regularly spotted. The land has been shaped by people for thousands of years and was once home to a Second World War RAF airfield, traces of which can still be found across the common. Two distances are on offer, a half marathon and a 10k, both starting and finishing at the Escrick Park Estate event village with chip timing, a fully signed and marshalled course, refillable water stations, first aid cover, an event photographer and finisher's goodies at the line.

Towering redwoods in the Escrick Estate woodland
Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve
Open heathland with free-roaming Longhorn cattle
Traces of a Second World War RAF airfield
Fast, flat gravel tracks and hard-packed trails
Wildlife including deer and cattle

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Escrick Park Estate event village, Escrick, York, North Yorkshire. Runners collect their bib at the Registration point on arrival before heading to the start

Finish

Escrick Park Estate event village, Escrick, York, North Yorkshire. Runners cross the finish line to collect their medal and finisher's goodies

Terrain

Solid gravel tracks and hard-packed trails through the Escrick Estate woodland and the open heathland and woodland of Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve. Very little elevation, with a mix of long woodland tracks under towering redwoods and wilder heathland sections.

Route

The half marathon starts at the Escrick Park Estate event village and heads deep into the estate woodland, running long woodland tracks beneath towering redwoods. The route continues onto Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve, crossing open heathland and woodland where Longhorn cattle graze freely as part of the reserve's conservation management, and where traces of a Second World War RAF airfield can still be seen across the landscape. The course is fully signed with pink arrows and pink tape, with hazards and road junctions marked by caution signs, and finishes back at the event village.

Race Day

07:30 venue opens and bib collection is available at Registration. 09:00 the 21.1K starts. 09:15 the 10K starts. 13:00 race finishes and cut off time. 13:30 the event centre closes. Bring your QR code from your pre-event email to collect your running bib.

Good to know

What to bring

Mobile phone

Reusable cup or bottle

Recommended

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

Race photos

Chip-timed running bib

Access to refillable water and refreshment stations

High-quality finisher's medal

Finisher's goodies

First aid cover

Course marshals

Event photographer

Fully signed route

Event certificate

Chip timingYes. Chip timing is included in every RunRebel entry. You collect a chip-timed running bib on arrival after your QR code is scanned at Registration.

Food after the finishFinish line goodies are handed out once runners cross the line, alongside their finisher's medal.

On the day

Marshals on course

First aid on course

ParkingParking is available at the event. Spectators arriving separately may be charged a parking fee.

AccessibilityNo dedicated changing facilities are provided, although any amenities available at the venue may be used. Toilets are available in the event village only, not on the course.

ToiletsUnfortunately there are no toilet facilities available on the course. However, toilets are available within the event village before you start your run, and we strongly recommend using the facilities before heading out onto the course.

Changing facilitiesWe do not provide dedicated changing facilities at our events. However, if the event location happens to have such amenities available, you're welcome to use them.

Bag dropYes, we operate a bag drop service for £3 per bag. This is clearly outlined on the website and in your pre-event communications, and your belongings are safely looked after by a member of our team. Please bring exact cash or have your card payment ready. If you're travelling light or don't have a bag, we also offer a free bag drop with a tote bag for £5, which you can take home as a fun keepsake and a bit of memorabilia from the day.

Water on courseYes, we have refillable water stations available on the course. The number of water stations you pass depends on the distance you are taking part in. As these are refill stations, please remember to bring a reusable cup or water bottle with you. If you'd like to know roughly how far into the course the water stations are located, speak to a member of our team on the day.

Before you enter

RefundsNo refunds are available unless Ticket Protect refund protection (via XCover) was purchased at the time of booking. Refund protection costs £3.95 on the 10K entry and £4.45 on the 21.1K entry and covers inability to attend through injury or illness including Covid-19, adverse weather on race day, unexpected public transport disruption, and breakdown or accident. Non-attendance for any reason, including illness, injury or a date conflict, forfeits the entry fee.

TransfersEntries can be transferred to another UK Running Events event for a £10.00 fee per booking, or transferred to another participant for a £5.00 administration fee per person. Both require at least 10 days' notice before the original event date, and requests go to [email protected]. Transfers are subject to availability and the terms of the new event. Booking amendments made up to 10 days before the event incur a £10.00 per participant fee.

DeferralsThere is no general deferral option. In the case of an organiser cancellation or postponement, entries can be carried to another UK Running Events event of equal or lower ticket value within the following calendar year. Otherwise entries can be transferred to another event for £10.00 per booking or to another runner for £5.00 per person, with at least 10 days' notice.

If the race is cancelledIf the organiser cancels or postpones an event because of extreme weather or Force Majeure, entries are automatically transferred to the rescheduled event. Participants who cannot attend the rescheduled date may carry their entry to another UK Running Events event of equal or lower ticket value within the following calendar year. No refunds are issued.

Bad weatherUK Running Events Ltd reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event due to extreme weather conditions or Force Majeure. If an event is postponed, each participant's entry is automatically moved to the rescheduled event. If a participant cannot make the new date, they can carry their entry to another UK Running Events event of equal or lower ticket value within the following calendar year. No refunds are issued.

Minimum ageOur RunRebel UK Trail Events are open to participants aged 17 and over. We also welcome participants aged 12-16, provided they are accompanied by a paying, participating adult on the course. We understand that younger participants may naturally want to run ahead, but we ask that the adult does their best to stay together with them throughout the event. This requirement is in place for insurance and safety purposes and must be followed in order to take part.

DogsUnfortunately dogs are not permitted within our event village or on the course, unless the event is specifically advertised as a Canicross event. This policy is in place for the safety and comfort of all participants, spectators and our four-legged friends. If your event is Canicross-specific, please check the event-specific webpage for the relevant information and requirements.

Other questions

If you're pregnant and would like to participate, we strongly recommend seeking medical advice before taking part. Participation is at your own risk, and you should only participate if you have been advised that it is safe for you to do so. On the day of the event, you'll need to visit the Help Desk to complete an additional waiver confirming that you have sought medical advice, are happy to participate, and accept full responsibility for taking part.

Absolutely. You're very welcome to take part with a group of friends and enjoy the event together. If you're all booked onto the same distance, you can start together where your start times allow. If you're taking part in different distances, you may be given different start times, but there's nothing to stop you meeting up out on the course and running together for part or all of your event. Just remember to follow the course and distance you are registered for.

Yes, provided the event has not sold out. Please check the event-specific webpage before travelling. If the event is showing as sold out, we kindly ask that you do not attend in the hope that spaces may become available, as we cannot guarantee entry and you may be turned away. If the event is not sold out, you can purchase your entry from the Help Desk on the day: provide your participant details, read and sign the required waiver form, complete your payment and collect your running bib. Availability is not guaranteed, so we always recommend booking in advance to secure your place.

If you decide you'd like to complete a shorter distance, you have a few options. Before the event, email our team in advance and we can update your booking. At the start of the event, visit the Help Desk when you arrive and let the team know you'd like to change your distance. During the event, you can start with the distance you originally booked and decide to complete a shorter distance when you reach the course split, paying close attention to the course signage and instructions from our marshals. If you complete a shorter distance while out on the course, please let one of our marshals know as you cross the finish line so your booking is updated.

If you decide you'd like to take on a longer distance, you can upgrade your entry in advance or on the day. Before the event, email our team and we can update your booking. On the day, head to the Help Desk when you arrive and our team will be happy to help you upgrade. Please note that additional charges may apply when upgrading your distance.

€51

per person · entry fee

York, United Kingdom

Sunday, September 19, 2027

UK Running Events Ltd

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Overview

The practical side

Good to know

I'm pregnant, can I still participate?

Can I run with a group of friends?

Can I buy a ticket on the day?

Can I drop my distance?

Can I upgrade my distance?

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