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RECAP: Yorkshire Marathon 2024

Watch as the Yorkshire Marathon winner crosses the finish line

Watch as the Yorkshire Marathon winner crosses the finish line

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WATCH: Yorkshire Marathon winner George Ravenhall crosses the finish line

Runners at the Yorkshire Marathon

Runners at the Yorkshire Marathon

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WATCH: The first runners set off for the Yorkshire Marathon 2024

The Yorkshire Marathon takes place this year on October 20

The Yorkshire Marathon takes place this year on October 20

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LIVE: Yorkshire Marathon 2024

Pho is giving free noodle soup to runners in the marathon tomorrow

Pho is giving free noodle soup to runners in the marathon tomorrow

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York restaurant to offer free food to Yorkshire Marathon runners

The 2016 Yorkshire Marathon

The 2016 Yorkshire Marathon

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Full list of bus diversions around York ahead of Yorkshire Marathon

The Yorkshire Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 20

The Yorkshire Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 20

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More than 10,000 runners to hit the streets of York as Yorkshire Marathon returns

Liz Kinsella is running in the Yorkshire Marathon on Sunday (October 20)

Liz Kinsella is running in the Yorkshire Marathon on Sunday (October 20)

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Liz running marathon in memory of friends' twin daughters who were stillborn

Here's which roads in York will be closed for the Yorkshire Marathon

Here's which roads in York will be closed for the Yorkshire Marathon

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Here are all the road closures in and around York for the Yorkshire Marathon

The runners prepare for the start Picture: Mike Laycock

The runners prepare for the start Picture: Mike Laycock

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Yorkshire Marathon 2016: Thousands set off under glorious sunshine

MARATHON READY: Andy Wilson and Darren McClintock

MARATHON READY: Andy Wilson and Darren McClintock

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Blind runner is set to take on York marathon

Marathon 2017 entries open

Marathon 2017 entries open

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Yorkshire Marathon 2017 entries open today

Jackie Roberts, with her daughter Megan

Jackie Roberts, with her daughter Megan

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Megan's mum to run in marathon in daughter's memory

Dominic Colenso, with his daughter Nell

Dominic Colenso, with his daughter Nell

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Ex-Hollywood actor tells of nightmare after freak accident leaves baby daughter scalded

Tricia Reece- Hughes training at Brafferton for her marathon to help raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research.Pic : Nigel Holland (35368433)

Tricia Reece- Hughes training at Brafferton for her marathon to help raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research.Pic : Nigel Holland (35368433)

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Tricia's in the running for the York Marathon

New cash prizes at York's marathon - just for British and Irish runners

New cash prizes at York's marathon - just for British and Irish runners

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New cash prizes at York's marathon - some just for British and Irish runners

Paul Marshall on the Bar Walls near his pub

Paul Marshall on the Bar Walls near his pub

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York pub landlord to run marathon for local charities

RUNNING: The Yorkshire Marathon brings thousands of people to the city

RUNNING: The Yorkshire Marathon brings thousands of people to the city

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The real winners of major sporting events in York

At the launch of Yorkshire Marathon Corporate Relay are Gavin Douglas, Don Formhals and Nick Phillips, alongside their colleagues

At the launch of Yorkshire Marathon Corporate Relay are Gavin Douglas, Don Formhals and Nick Phillips, alongside their colleagues

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Yorkshire Marathon: Challenge set to become 'the fastest firm in the county'

Claire Bebb, of Strensall, and her daughters, Maisy and Hattie, who were both born prematurely and spent time in the York Special Care Baby Unit and Bradford Royal Infirmary

Claire Bebb, of Strensall, and her daughters, Maisy and Hattie, who were both born prematurely and spent time in the York Special Care Baby Unit and Bradford Royal Infirmary

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Grateful mum to run Yorkshire Marathon in aid of medics who saved her daughters' lives

Mark Gallimore at the launch of this year’s Yorkshire Marathon.

Mark Gallimore at the launch of this year’s Yorkshire Marathon.

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Father to run Yorkshire Marathon in aid of charity that helped son

Yorkshire Cricketer Ryan Sidebottom with mascots and charity representatives and Plusnet's Caroline Richardson (front right) at the launch of this years Yorkshire Marathon. Picture: Anthony Chappel-Ross

Yorkshire Cricketer Ryan Sidebottom with mascots and charity representatives and Plusnet's Caroline Richardson (front right) at the launch of this years Yorkshire Marathon. Picture: Anthony Chappel-Ross

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Yorkshire marathon places go on sale - UPDATED

Yorkshire Marathon starts on time despite fog

Yorkshire Marathon starts on time despite fog

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Thousands of Yorkshire Marathon runners celebrate crossing the line

Yorkshire Marathon - the top 100

Yorkshire Marathon - the top 100

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Yorkshire Marathon - the top 100

Motorists urged to check road closures for Yorkshire Marathon

Motorists urged to check road closures for Yorkshire Marathon

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Motorists urged to check road closures for Yorkshire Marathon

Spots for marathon spectators

Spots for marathon spectators

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Spots for marathon spectators

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Dog attack won’t stop marathon man Keith

Eamonn Molloy, SNAPPY mascot and Andy Hedges

Eamonn Molloy, SNAPPY mascot and Andy Hedges

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Teachers to take on marathon for SNAPPY

Fog warning for marathon runners

Fog warning for marathon runners

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Fog warning for marathon runners

Cerys Harvey and Dylan

Cerys Harvey and Dylan

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Mum to run marathon for diabetes awareness

Dunnington’s Marie Hughes, centre, whose son Oscar died from a brain tumour, with friends who are running the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon relay to raise funds for a new charity set up in Oscar’s name

Dunnington’s Marie Hughes, centre, whose son Oscar died from a brain tumour, with friends who are running the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon relay to raise funds for a new charity set up in Oscar’s name

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Runners take on Yorkshire Marathon in memory of Oscar Hughes

Masterchef finalist Sara Danesin Medio

Masterchef finalist Sara Danesin Medio

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Masterchef finalist tackles Yorkshire Marathon

Marathon event should be dry

Marathon event should be dry

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Marathon event should be dry

Road closures dueing Yorkshire Marathon

Road closures dueing Yorkshire Marathon

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Road closures during Yorkshire Marathon

Special buses laid on for York Marathon runners and spectators

Special buses laid on for York Marathon runners and spectators

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Special buses laid on for York Marathon runners and spectators

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Marathon facts

Josh MIlner who is to run in the Yorkshire marathon in memory of his friend Harvey Pettit.

Josh MIlner who is to run in the Yorkshire marathon in memory of his friend Harvey Pettit.

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Norton man to run marathon in memory of friend who died aged 20

St Lawrence's CE Primary School teacher and Yorkshire marathon runner Helen Smith with Paul Smith, of sponsors Quartz Travel, and some of the youngsters in the school's marathon club.

St Lawrence's CE Primary School teacher and Yorkshire marathon runner Helen Smith with Paul Smith, of sponsors Quartz Travel, and some of the youngsters in the school's marathon club.

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Teacher enlists pupils to help with marathon training

Edwin Korir winning last year's Yorkshire Marathon.

Edwin Korir winning last year's Yorkshire Marathon.

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Elite runners to tackle Yorkshire Marathon

From left, Nicky Bryan-Smith, Rachael Tirrell and Sheila Gregson

From left, Nicky Bryan-Smith, Rachael Tirrell and Sheila Gregson

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Running in the marathon to keep youngsters off the streets

Phil Johnson, who is running to raise funds for the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Charity

Phil Johnson, who is running to raise funds for the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Charity

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Phil Johnson running marathon to raise awareness of rare kidney disease

Parents and teachers at Wigginton Primary School who are entering the Yorkshire Marathon.

Parents and teachers at Wigginton Primary School who are entering the Yorkshire Marathon.

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Teachers and mums tackle marathon

Damian Cruden, of York Theatre Royal

Damian Cruden, of York Theatre Royal

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Theatre director running marathon to remember colleague

: Derek Stainthorpe with (from left) Liam Broadhead, Sam Harrison and Derek’s son Connor Stainthorpe who will be running the Yorkshire Marathon for the Great North Air Ambulance Service

: Derek Stainthorpe with (from left) Liam Broadhead, Sam Harrison and Derek’s son Connor Stainthorpe who will be running the Yorkshire Marathon for the Great North Air Ambulance Service

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Connor and friends take on marathon for air ambulance

Press runners practise for the Yorkshire Marathon; from left, Rachel McMahon, editor Steve Hughes and business editor Laura Knowlson

Press runners practise for the Yorkshire Marathon; from left, Rachel McMahon, editor Steve Hughes and business editor Laura Knowlson

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Team from The Press to take part in Yorkshire Marathon

Teacher’s marathon challenge

Teacher’s marathon challenge

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Teacher’s marathon challenge

Tang Hall Primary School teacher Tom Precious is taking part in the Yorkshire Marathon

Tang Hall Primary School teacher Tom Precious is taking part in the Yorkshire Marathon

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Teacher to run Yorkshire Marathon to raise money for school trip

This map shows the route of the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon

This map shows the route of the Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon

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Road closures unveiled in run-up to Yorkshire Marathon

Jamie Ball who is undertaking several distance runs to raise money for York Hospital. His father had a serious accident on Boxing Day last year and is now a paraplegic on a ventilator in York Hospital

Jamie Ball who is undertaking several distance runs to raise money for York Hospital. His father had a serious accident on Boxing Day last year and is now a paraplegic on a ventilator in York Hospital

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Son of paralysed man to run Yorkshire Marathon to raise money for York Hospital

The start of last year's marathon

The start of last year's marathon

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Getting to the start line - Yorkshire Marathon park and run bus service is just the ticket

Coach offers top tips for marathon runners

Coach offers top tips for marathon runners

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Coach offers top tips for marathon runners

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Be fuelled as well as fit for the Yorkshire Marathon

Runners taking part in last year’s inaugural marathon.

Runners taking part in last year’s inaugural marathon.

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Countdown starts for Yorkshire Marathon

Danny Allan, manager of Swift Gym, with rugby league star Peter Fox, who is training for the marathon

Danny Allan, manager of Swift Gym, with rugby league star Peter Fox, who is training for the marathon

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York rugby league ace faces marathon challenge