Knaresborough Tractor Run on Sunday 8th of March, 2026

Over 350 Tractors Set for 2026 Knaresborough Tractor Run – With Air Ambulance Helicopter Landing Planned

Hundreds of tractors will rumble through the Harrogate district next month as the hugely popular Knaresborough Tractor Run returns for 2026.

Taking place on Sunday 8th March, more than 350 tractors are expected to take part in the charity convoy – all in support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

After raising an incredible £31,690 in 2025, organisers say this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet.

Where and When to See the Tractors

The convoy will begin at 9:00am from the Brown Car Park at the Great Yorkshire Showground before travelling through villages across the district and heading towards the Nidderdale Showground for a lunch stop.

Morning Timings

• Knaresborough High Street – 9:30am

• Staveley – 10:00am

• Burton Leonard – 10:15am

• Bishop Monkton – 10:30am

• Markington – 10:45am

• Sawley – 11:00am

• Grantley – 11:15am

The tractors are expected to arrive in Pateley Bridge from 12:00pm and will remain there until approximately 1:45pm.

Special Helicopter Landing at 1pm

In what promises to be a major highlight of the day, one of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance helicopters is expected to land at around 1:00pm (subject to operational call-outs).

It’s a rare chance to see the aircraft up close and meet the crew behind Yorkshire’s lifesaving emergency service.

Organisers have asked that no drones are flown during the helicopter visit for safety reasons.

Afternoon Timings

• Padside – 2:00pm

• Tang – 2:45pm

• Hampsthwaite – 3:00pm

• Birstwith – 3:30pm

• Ripley Roundabout – 3:45pm

Unlike previous years, the tractors will not travel through Ripley village on their return to Knaresborough.

The full confirmed route will be released on Friday 6th March.

With farmers, families and tractor enthusiasts coming together from across the region, the Knaresborough Tractor Run continues to be one of the standout events in the local calendar.

Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to secure the best viewing spots — and to help raise vital funds to keep Yorkshire’s air ambulances flying.