Name: BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE RUN- YORK
Start: 2026-12-19
End: 2026-12-19
Location: Heslington

About the Event

Circuit Running invites you to the University of York for an unforgettable 6-hour running and walking challenge. The inaugural event promises a unique experience that caters to runners and walkers alike, with a course designed to test your endurance while offering scenic views around the university campus.
Registration opens at 9:10 AM, followed by the start time at 9:40 AM. Participants will navigate a 2.2-mile loop featuring both tarmac paths and short stretches of grass near the starting line and finish area. The route includes a slight incline in the middle section, adding an extra challenge to each lap.
The course layout allows for various distance goals:
- Five laps cover a half marathon (13.2 miles).
- Twelve laps complete a full marathon (26.4 miles).
- Thirteen or more laps take you into ultra-marathon territory.
Aid stations are conveniently placed at the end of every loop, offering water, squash, fizzy drinks, and an array of snacks like sweets and biscuits to keep your energy levels up throughout the event.
Participants have until 5:59 PM to complete their last lap. Toilets will be available at York Sport Centre for any comfort breaks during the race.
Upon crossing the finish line, all participants receive a custom-designed medal and a generous goody bag as recognition of their achievement. The event is licensed by the TRA and adheres strictly to UK Athletics rules, ensuring safety and fairness throughout the competition.
For those looking to stay updated on future events or needing more information, follow Circuit Running on Facebook:
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Should you have any questions, reach out via email at [email protected]. See you in York!

Races Offered

10K

Dec 19, 2026

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5K

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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6 HOUR CHALLENGE

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 6 Hours

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HALF MARATHON

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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MARATHON

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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ULTRA MARATHON

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Heslington.

thermostat Temperature

4.7° / 8.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.1° / 4.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

2h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

17.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

86.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

09:14

nightlight Sunset

16:44

About Heslington

Learn more about the host city, Heslington.

Heslington is a suburban village and civil parish within the City of York district, in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England, south-east of the centre of York. Before 1974, it was a village in the Derwent Rural District, which was part of the East Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 1996, it was part of the Selby district, before becoming part of the new City of York unitary authority area.