Event Info
Date: Sunday 5th August 2012
Location: York City Centre, starting by the York Knavesmire
Start Time: 9am
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of York to take part in the York 10k over the past three years, and to take in the incredible atmosphere that the biggest 10k in North Yorkshire brings to the city.
- Pre event
Prior to the event you should receive your race pack. When you receive this will depend on when you register but we aim to have this sent out approximately 4 weeks in advance of the event.
Further important details regarding the start of the race and other race day information will be included within the Runners Race Guide. The runners guide will also be available to download in due course. It is important that you read the Runners Race Guide fully before attending the event.- A typical race day
07:30
You will be able to deposit your bag in the baggage deposit facility from 07:30. Please note that all baggage is left at the owners risk .
Toilets will also be available at the start/finish area. Please refer to the site map in your Runner Guide for the locations of these facilities.
You should familiarise yourself not only with the way to the start area, but also the Charity Village area, and find a suitable meeting place to meet with friends and family after you have finished the event.
08:00
You can make your way to the start area from 08:00. Here you will find starting pens which will be based on your predicted finishing time. Anyone who is expecting a race time of sub 35 minutes should make their way to the start line where you will be guided into the ‘Elite Start Area’. Pens will be split in times of 10 minutes and you should go to the ‘Pen’ that you think indicates the time you will take.
We kindly ask that anyone who is intending to jog or walk head to the rear of the pens to ensure that those wishing to run the event (often attempting a personal best) can do so without being held up in crowds.
Approximately 20 minutes before the start of the event there will be a mass warm up which we welcome everyone to take part in.
9:00
Start of Event- Post event
York is a thriving city popular amongst tourists eager to visit the city’s cultural landmarks. Why not take the short journey into York City Centre to visit the many cafes and bars, or to visit one of the many attractions, such as York Minster or Jorvik Viking Centre that you have fleetingly passed!
- Route map
Here is the 2011 route map for the York 10K. Route subject to change for 2012.
- Travel
By road
Please be aware that there will be several thousand people heading to the city centre at a time when some major roads will be closed. Please plan your journey and where you are going to park in advance, so that you have plenty of time to get to the Start Assembly Area.
Confirmed details of car parks which will be open on the day of the event will be posted here once confirmed.
Important information regarding Road Closures will be updated at a later date.
By bus/coach
The bus station is approximately 10 – 15 minutes walk from the Start/Finish area. Please bear in mind that buses will be affected by the road closures also, so for alterations to services, please visit www.eyms.co.uk for up to date bus timetable details.
By train
Regular services run from most major train stations to York Train Station, which is a 20 minute walk from the Start/Finish area.
- Accomodation
The Best Western Monk Bar Hotel is the official partner hotel of the York 10k. For further information regarding the hotel, please visit the Monk Bar Hotel website.
Further information regarding accommodation providers in York can be found on the Visit York website.- UK Athletics
The event is affiliated to UK Athletics, and has also recently achieved a Gold Grade status from the British Association of Road Races for the exceptionally high standard of Event Organisation, and commitment to runners.
The York 10k is licenced under the UK Athletics Road Race/Multi Terrain Rules for Competition. The Licence Number for this event is 2012-102894
Participants should also note that whilst your official race time is taken from the Events chip timing system, the winning participants will be based on first past the post (gun time).
- Special requirements
Run For All encourage people of all abilities to take part in the York 10K. Please do let us know in the advance of the event whether you have specific requirements and we shall do our upmost to cater to these.
Email us with any enquiry you may have.
