Brass Monkey Final Instructions and Race Info.

York Knavesmire Harriers - Brass Monkey Half Marathon. Sunday 21st January 2024, 10am Final Runner Instructions: -Directions to start line. The race HQ is at York Racecourse, in the Ebor Stand (Post code: YO23 1EX). This is 1 mile from York city centre and York railway station. York Racecourse is signposted on all routes into the city. -Road closure - from 9:30am. Please note that Bishopthorpe Road will be closed from 9:30am to allow final start line preparations. -Free … [Read more...]

Brass Monkey Half Marathon Entry Ballot 7 – 16 October.

The Brass Monkeys are pleased to announce that applications into the ballot for our 2024 race will open on Saturday 7th October 2023, at 9am. Yes, you did read that correctly, this year you can rest your fastest finger as we are changing to a ballot system. No need to rush, you’ll have until 11.59pm on Monday 16th October to apply (please note only one entry per person), then on Tuesday 17th a random draw will take place. The lucky applicants will receive a link on email … [Read more...]

Brass Monkey Final Runner Instructions / Info

Sunday 16th January 2022, 10am Final Runner Instructions     Directions to start line The race HQ is at York Racecourse, in the Ebor Stand (Post code: YO23 1EX). This is 1 mile from York city centre and York railway station. York Racecourse is signposted on all routes into the city.   Road closure - from 9:30am Please note that Bishopthorpe Road will be closed from 9:30am to allow final start line preparations.   Free Parking – access until … [Read more...]

Brass Monkey Entries open on 22nd October.

York Brass Monkey Half Marathon - 15th January 2023. We are pleased to announce the date of the next Brass Monkey Race - Sunday 15th January, starting at 10am! We have retained our Gold BARR Standard. Entries to the Brass Monkey 2023 will open on Saturday 22nd October at 11am. Entries will be found on https://www.resultsbase.net - pre-registering a resultsbase account is recommended as it's fastest finger wins again. Please refer to be resultsbase faq's in the first … [Read more...]