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Running · Half Marathons
Vale of York Half Marathon 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Location
- Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire, UK, UK
- Distance
- 13.1 mi / 21.1 km
Vale of York Half Marathon: 13 September 2026, from Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire. Entry, route, a pace chart and the race-day forecast.
Vale of York Half Marathon Race Timeline
3 days to go
Mileage is right down. Focus on sleep, hydration, and getting your kit and travel plan sorted rather than any last-minute training.
Vale of York Half Marathon 2026: quick answers
When is Vale of York Half Marathon 2026?
Vale of York Half Marathon 2026 takes place on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Where does Vale of York Half Marathon start?
Vale of York Half Marathon starts at Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is Vale of York Half Marathon?
Vale of York Half Marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1km).
How much does Vale of York Half Marathon cost to enter?
£19-£38 depending on distance/affiliation; 2026 edition sold out at 1,600 entrants
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 miles / 21.1km
- Location
- Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire, UK, UK
- Start Point
- Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire
- Surface
- Road (closed roads)
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, start time, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
£19-£38 depending on distance/affiliation; 2026 edition sold out at 1,600 entrants
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through Even Splits, in aid of Sue Ryder.
Vale of York Half Marathon Race Day Weather
Fetching today's forecast for race day…
Vale of York Half Marathon Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is Vale of York Half Marathon flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road (closed roads).
Vale of York Half Marathon Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire
Start line.
Where Vale of York Half Marathon starts and finishes
Vale of York Half Marathon starts at Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full Vale of York Half Marathon Route Breakdown
Billed as 'the fast, flat, PB-loving half marathon', in its 12th year in 2026 on closed roads south of York; run alongside a 10K over the same flat course.
Vale of York Half Marathon Pace Calculator & Splits
Vale of York Half Marathon Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
18:19
Average pace / km
11:23
Vale of York Half Marathon Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | 5K | 10K | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 13:44 | 8:32 | 42:41 | 1:25:23 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 14:53 | 9:15 | 46:15 | 1:32:30 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 16:02 | 9:58 | 49:48 | 1:39:37 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 17:11 | 10:40 | 53:22 | 1:46:43 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 18:19 | 11:23 | 56:55 | 1:53:50 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 19:28 | 12:06 | 1:00:29 | 2:00:57 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 20:37 | 12:48 | 1:04:02 | 2:08:04 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 21:45 | 13:31 | 1:07:36 | 2:15:11 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 22:54 | 14:14 | 1:11:09 | 2:22:18 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 25:11 | 15:39 | 1:18:16 | 2:36:32 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 27:29 | 17:05 | 1:25:23 | 2:50:46 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 29:46 | 18:30 | 1:32:30 | 3:04:59 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 32:04 | 19:55 | 1:39:37 | 3:19:13 | 7:00:00 |
Vale of York Half Marathon Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your Vale of York Half Marathon finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated Vale of York Half Marathon finish
1:54:55
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
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Start Your Verus JourneyVale of York Half Marathon Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for Vale of York Half Marathon
10-14 weeks is a solid window for a first half marathon; 8-10 weeks is enough if you're already maintaining a baseline mileage. Build your long run up gradually rather than jumping straight to race distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Reduce overall mileage across the final 7-10 days while preserving short race-pace bursts. Arrive at Wistow, near Selby, North Yorkshire fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
Half Marathon Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
Fluid at the on-course stations is usually enough; some runners take a single gel around the hour mark.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
Vale of York Half Marathon Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running Vale of York Half Marathon for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other Vale of York Half Marathon fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusVale of York Half Marathon Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official Vale of York Half Marathon site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.