A picture showing lots of runners taking part in the Ilkley Half Marathon

About

This exciting event is a 13.1 mile road race through the beautiful countryside of Ilkley, West Yorkshire. The course takes runners through scenic views of the Yorkshire Dales, challenging hills and breathtaking valleys. The Ilkley Half Marathon is a perfect challenge for runners of all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the sport.

Exciting news for 2025! For the first time ever, the Ilkley Half Marathon is introducing a 5K race to bring even more runners together to celebrate the joy of running.

The Ilkley Half Marathon starts and finishes at West Holmes Fields, Middleton Avenue, Ilkley, LS29 0AD. The Event Village can also be found at this address.

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Race entry cost depends on when you enter the race: For details see - https://ilkleyhalfmarathon.co.uk/faqs/

Every single penny of our profit goes to charity. In 2024 this event raised and we gave away over £52,000 to worthy individuals and organisations.

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Ilkley Half Marathon

Type:Marathon / Running Event

Holmes Fields, Middleton Avenue, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 0AD

Opening Times

Season (13 July 2025)
DayTimes
Sunday10:30

* Race starts at 10:30. Please arrive from 8:00 to allow plenty of time to warm up and get into position before the race begins

What's Nearby

  1. Riverside Gardens is a popular place for families to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

    0.23 miles away
  2. Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Wharfe Valley, one of Ilkley's oldest…

    0.3 miles away
  3. The River Wharfe is an ideal place for a walk or stroll and is popular for fly fishing. …

    0.31 miles away
  4. Behind the Flying Duck pub is an old barn that has been restored into a micro-brewery and…

    0.32 miles away
  1. The location of All Saints’ Parish Church Ilkley, originally, the site of the Roman fort…

    0.32 miles away
  2. The Tinker Gallery opened in April 2022 with an exhibition of contemporary and original…

    0.34 miles away
  3. The museum contains one of the finest private collections of toys in the Country.

    0.5 miles away
  4. Middleton Woods is a popular favourite throughout the year.

    0.69 miles away
  5. Darwin Gardens Millennium Green is a place where people can relax, children can play and…

    0.75 miles away
  6. White Wells Spa Baths situated high on Ilkley Moor, take to the waters or drop in for a…

    0.98 miles away
  7. Ilkley Moor is the perfect place not only to appreciate the panoramic views, but to also…

    1.01 miles away
  8. High on Ilkley Moor the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation consisting of an…

    1.27 miles away
  9. National Trust owned historic house, garden, shop and tearoom. This award winning…

    4.47 miles away
  10. Prince of Wales Park near Bingley has a variety of footpaths through wooded grounds, with…

    5.13 miles away
  11. The Keighley Bus Museum Trust hosts a magnificent collection of vintage vehicles.

    5.15 miles away
  12. An 18th century engineering masterpiece, the Five Rise Locks are one of the 'seven…

    5.23 miles away
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