Find your inner athlete in the breathtaking landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales
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 takes runners through the stunning landscapes of West Yorkshire, offering breathtaking views and challenging hills along the way.
Participants can expect a clearly marked and well-supported course, with water stations and medical support available throughout the race.
With fun for all, runners and spectators can enjoy our event village complete with amazing street food, live music, and family friendly entertainment.
Experience the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales on foot
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. Check out the new 5k route at the first step of the Entry link.
The Ilkley Half Marathon is a perfect challenge for runners of all abilities, whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the sport.
The course was beautifully scenic, winding through the stunning countryside of the Yorkshire Dales. The organization of the event was top-notch, with plenty of water stations and support along the way.
The atmosphere was electric, with enthusiastic volunteers and spectators cheering us on. I highly recommend the Ilkley Half Marathon to any runner looking for a challenging and memorable race.
We’re delighted to be partnering again with Otley running store Yorkshire Runner store. As in previous years Yorkshire Runner will supply runner prizes for the race (more info here). As well as prizes Yorkshire Runner also provides a 15% discount to all IHM’24 entrants.
For IHM’25 we’re proud to have started a partnership with Pretty Gritty, a Menston-based female sports coaching and apparel company as we aim to boost female participation in the Ilkley Half Marathon 2024. Stay tuned for our social media for more on prizes & training support.
Join the challenge and celebrate your accomplishment at the finish line
What a fantastic experience! The course was well-marked and well-organized, and the scenery was breathtaking. The volunteers were friendly and helpful, and there were plenty of water stations along the route to keep me hydrated.