Yorkshire Runner

Help us settle a debate… what are the hardest local running climbs? ⛰️

We're keeping it within about 6 miles of the shop.

Short and sharp, or long and grinding. Road, trail or fell. Basically, the climbs you really don't look forward to when you're already tired…

Our current top five:

⛰️ York Gate Climb
890m | 166m / 545ft ascent
https://www.strava.com/segments/2164448

⛰️ Moor Road to Shooting Lodge
1.77km | 173m / 567ft ascent
https://www.strava.com/segments/9654876

⛰️ Chevin Steps
384m | 105m / 345ft ascent
https://www.strava.com/segments/2491840

⛰️ Ilkley Incline
1.63km | 169m / 554ft ascent
https://www.strava.com/segments/2342469

⛰️ Johnny Lane Last Push Up
500m | 60m / 197ft ascent
https://www.strava.com/segments/16893737

What are we missing? And would you put any above these five?

Let's hear your nominations 👇

Looking for your next local race?

We’ve pulled together a regularly updated calendar of road, trail and fell races around Yorkshire, with direct links to race details and entries where available.

Take a look and see what’s coming up 👇
https://www.yorkshirerunner.com/races.html

Spotted a good local race we’ve missed? Let us know.

Well, this might be the ultimate Yorkshire Runner loyalty card… 😂🌹

One of our customers has only gone and got the Yorkshire Runner rose tattooed on his leg.

We're genuinely quite touched by this one.

Yorkshire Runner has always been about more than selling running shoes. We want to know our customers, understand their running, hear about the good days and the difficult ones, and hopefully play a small part in whatever they're trying to achieve.

This particular customer brings enthusiasm in bucketloads, loves his training and is one of those people we always enjoy catching up with when he walks through the door

We talk a lot about being an independent running shop and doing things a little differently. We're not sure we'll ever get a better endorsement than someone deciding to permanently put our logo on their leg....

We have watched thousands of customers running up and down outside the shop over the years

One thing that always stands out is just how many different running styles and gaits there are.

Some runners glide. Some shuffle. Some heel strike. Some land further forward. Some overpronate. Some don’t.

The point is… there’s no single “perfect” running style — and there’s definitely no one shoe that works for everyone.

A 5K is around 6,000 steps.

A marathon can be 50,000+.

That’s a lot of time spent in shoes that either work with your running style… or against it.

If you’re unsure what shoe is right for you, pop into Yorkshire Runner and we’ll help you find the right fit for your running.

https://www.yorkshirerunner.com/

🍂 September running starts here.

Autumn is one of the best times to get out running. Marathon training, the start of the autumn race calendar, cross-country on the horizon, or simply cooler miles after the summer.

If your shoes are getting tired — or you’re not sure you’re running in the right pair — come and see us.

At Yorkshire Runner we don’t just look at your gait and tell you what shoe to buy. We’ll talk about your running, look at how you move, try different options and, most importantly, listen to what actually feels right to you.

👟 Gait analysis & expert shoe fitting in Otley
🏃 Road, trail, racing and everyday running
🍂 Get sorted for your autumn miles

Find out more or book your gait analysis:
yorkshirerunner.com

🎉 Celebrate Yorkshire Day with us!

To celebrate Yorkshire Day on Saturday 1st August, we're giving away a FREE Yorkshire Runner technical T-shirt with every pair of shoes purchased.

Club and locals discounts still apply, so you'll receive your usual discount and your free T-shirt.

An essential addition to every proud Yorkshire Runner's wardrobe, our T-shirts are made from lightweight technical wicking fabric, making them perfect for training, racing or simply wearing casually.

Support local. Run local. Wear it proud.

Offer ends 31st August, while stocks last and not available on sale shoes.

Had enough of this heat yet? 🥵☀️

Careful what you wish for…

This is Yorkshire. Give it a few weeks and we’ll all be running through horizontal rain wondering where summer went. 😂🌧️

Enjoy it while it lasts!

3 sleeps until race day! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Good luck to everyone taking on the Ilkley Half Marathon and 5K this Sunday! We are looking forward to seeing you all and cheering you on.

Pop by our stall for any last-minute kit, motivation or just a bit of run chat!

And yes…it’s looking like another hot one ☀️ Current forecast is around 24°C — practically mild by recent standards! 😅 Great weather for the spectators, at least!

See you on Sunday! 🙌