Yorkshire Marathon 2026: Your Complete Parking Guide
Everything you need to know about parking near the University of York for the 2026 Yorkshire Marathon.
Yorkshire Marathon 2026 Parking: Routes, Road Closures and Where to Park in York
Thousands of runners and spectators will descend on York on Sunday 18 October 2026 for the Yorkshire Marathon, and the streets around the University of York fill up fast on race morning. Road closures start early, parking suspensions run right along the route, and spaces near the start line don't last long.
Book a private driveway with JustPark ahead of race day and you'll have a space waiting close to the action, without the stress of circling side streets while roads close around you.
Where to Park for the Yorkshire Marathon
With on-street parking suspended along the route and space near the University of York limited, booking a private driveway ahead of time in York is the simplest way to avoid the race-day scramble:
Parking near Heslington puts you within easy reach of both the start and finish line, ideal if you're running or want to be there for the finish.
Parking in Fulford works well if you're approaching from the south and want to sidestep the closures nearer campus.
Booking a space near Tang Hall and Badger Hill offers options a little further out for anyone happy to walk in.
Parking in Heworth and Monkgate suits spectators planning to watch runners pass through that stretch of the route, roughly a third of the way round.
Driveway availability and pricing on JustPark change closer to race day as demand builds, so it's worth booking as soon as your plans for the day are set.
Book Ahead for York Parking
The Yorkshire Marathon has sold out in previous years, and parking near the route follows the same pattern: driveways close to the start and finish are the first to go. Booking your space in advance means one less thing to think about on race morning, whether you're lining up on University Road or heading into the city to cheer runners past York Minster.
About the Yorkshire Marathon 2026
The Yorkshire Marathon takes place on Sunday 18 October 2026, starting and finishing at the University of York's Heslington campus. First held in 2013, it's organised by Jane Tomlinson's Run For All in partnership with City of York Council, Ryedale District Council, North Yorkshire County Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and now regularly attracts more than 10,000 runners across the marathon, Yorkshire 10 Mile and relay events, plus thousands more spectators lining the streets.
The course is known for a fast, largely flat route that takes in some of York's best-known sights, including York Minster and the city's medieval walls, before heading out into the villages of the Vale of York. The Yorkshire Marathon starts at 09:30, with the Yorkshire 10 Mile following at 10:15.
The Yorkshire Marathon 2026 Route
The route runs from the University of York into the city centre and back out into the surrounding countryside before finishing back on campus:
Start: University of York, Heslington campus, University Road
Into the city: Green Dykes Lane, Hull Road and Lawrence Street towards Walmgate Bar
Through the centre: St Deny's Road, Piccadilly, High Ousegate, Spurriergate, Coney Street, St Helen's Square, Blake Street and Duncombe Place, passing York Minster
Out towards Heworth: Monkgate, Heworth Green and Stockton Lane
Into the countryside: Stockton-on-the-Forest, Buttercrambe Moor Wood and Balloon Tree Farm
Finish: back at the University of York
York Road Closures and Getting Around
Road closures for the Yorkshire Marathon are extensive, and they're worth planning around whether you're driving to the race, spectating, or just trying to get across York that day:
University Road is typically closed from the Saturday before race day through to late evening on race day itself.
Roads along the route start closing from around 6am on race day, reopening in stages through the morning and afternoon as runners clear each section.
Parking suspensions and a tow-away order are in place along the closed sections of the route, so on-street parking near the course isn't an option.
Vehicle access is restricted for non-residents on many of the affected streets, so allow extra time if your route crosses the course.
Exact closure times shift slightly year to year, so it's worth checking the latest notices from City of York Council closer to race day if you're driving through the affected areas rather than parking near the start.
Turn Your Driveway into Race-Day Income
If you live along the route or near the University of York, race day is a chance to earn from a space you're not using yourself.
JustPark hosts can list a driveway in a few minutes, set their own availability, and pause bookings whenever they like. Event days like the Yorkshire Marathon typically see a spike in demand, and JustPark has found that dynamic pricing around big local events can lift host earnings by more than 50% compared with a normal day.
Any income earned also falls within the UK's £1,000 tax-free trading allowance for most occasional hosts.
With over 65,000 hosts and more than 13 million drivers using JustPark, it's a straightforward way to turn a quiet driveway into extra income on the busiest day of the York running calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Yorkshire Marathon 2026
When is the Yorkshire Marathon 2026?
The Yorkshire Marathon takes place on Sunday 18 October 2026, starting and finishing at the University of York's Heslington campus.
What time does the Yorkshire Marathon start?
The marathon starts at 09:30, with the Yorkshire 10 Mile starting shortly after at 10:15.
Where does the Yorkshire Marathon start and finish?
Both the start and finish are at the University of York's Heslington campus, on University Road.
What is the Yorkshire Marathon route?
The route heads from the University of York into York city centre, passing York Minster, before looping out through the Vale of York villages of Stockton-on-the-Forest and Buttercrambe, then returning to the university for the finish.
Where can I park for the Yorkshire Marathon?
On-street parking is suspended along the closed sections of the route, so the most reliable option is booking a private driveway in advance through JustPark, in areas such as Heslington, Fulford, Tang Hall or Heworth.
Is the Yorkshire Marathon route flat?
The course is generally described as fast and largely flat, though there's a gently rolling stretch through the Vale of York around the middle miles.
Book Your Marathon Parking with JustPark
Whether you're chasing a personal best past York Minster or cheering someone on from the crowd, race day works best when parking is the last thing on your mind.
Book your space with JustPark ahead of Sunday 18 October, and you can focus on the atmosphere along the route rather than where you'll leave the car.
