Date: 6th Jun 2026 | Time: 09:00 AM
Open to entrants aged 17 and over on 06/06/2026
£0.00 - £12.00
Early Owls
Price rises in 19 days 13 hours or after 20 entries
Great Owl Running
Next Race: 06/06/2026
Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD
Next Race: 06/06/2026
Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD
Parking / Registration / Race Start / Finish Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD
Terrain Public Footpaths / Trail
Distance 51km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Registration 08:00
Race Start 09:00 / 11:00
Time Limit 9 / 7 hours
Distance 25km / 15 miles approx
Elevation 650m / 2100ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours
Distance 16 km / 10 miles approx
Elevation 500m / 1640ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours (Walkers Allowed)
Distance 50km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Leg 1 - 10km (Otley to Bank Top Farm)
Leg 2 - 15km (Bank Top Farm to Thorner)
Leg 3 - 16km (Thorner To Bank Top Farm)
Leg 4 - 10km (Bank Top Farm to Otley)
Registration 08:00
Race Start 09:00
Teams of 4
Race HQ
Toilets - A Short walk into Otley
Bag Storage
Sat Nav: GV Commercials Otley. There will be parking at Station Top, Otley where the races start/finish.
08:30 Registration Ultra @ Station Top
09:00 Ultra Start @ Station Top
09:30 Registration for Sprint and Super Trails @ Station Top, Otley
11:00 Challenge and Super Start @ Station Top, Otley
Race Finish for all three races @Station Top, Otley
We ask you read the entry requirements before entering, this is to ensure our volunteers are not out on course for a long period of time.
15km CHALLENGE TRAIL - No experience necessary
25km SUPER TRAIL - You have completed a trail half marathon or similar before and expect to be able to complete well within 6 hours.
50km ULTRA TRAIL - You are up for the challenge of completing a 50km and expect to be able to complete the 50km within 8 hours. If you are unsure do not hesitate to contact us.
The course will be marked with pink signage and pink tape. Runners will be all given and required to carry the race map at registration. It is ultimately the runners responsibility to navigate the course successfully, with or without course markings.
A route map and gpx will also be made available ahead of the event for runners to download / print.
Marshals will be on course for the Sprint Trail and Super Trail only - Ultra Trail Runners will be running from one checkpoint to the next only.
There are a few instances on course where the route splits for different distances. For this we have a colour code in place.
Ultra Trail - Blue Arrows
Super Trail - Green Arrows
Challenge Trail - Yellow Arrows
Pink Arrows = All Routes
MANDATORY KIT - ALL RACES
Water Container 500ml - Great Owl Running events are cupless, we provide water at refill stations but you must bring your own container.
Route Map (provided)
Waterproof jacket or extra warm layer
Shoes suitable for off-road running
MANDATORY KIT - ULTRA TRAIL
All kit from the above list PLUS
Mobile phone
RECOMMENDED KIT
Warm Hat
Buff
Base Layer
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Trousers
Tights
Gloves
Waterproof Gloves
Survival Blanket
Headtorch
Whistle
Compass
Some items may be upgraded to the mandatory kit list should unfavourable weather be forecast in the days leading up the race.
The North Leeds Skyline Ultra will all have a number of manned checkpoints with water available. Snacks will be available from BANK TOP FARM (CP2/6) and SHADWELL (CP3/5). Ultra Runners may leave a bag to be transported to BANK TOP FARM.
ULTRA TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - BANK TOP FARM - 10km / 6 miles
3 - SHADWELL - 22km / 13.5 miles
4 - THORNER - Westfield Lane - 27km / 17 miles
5 - SHADWELL - 31km / 20 miles
7 - BANK TOP FARM - 42km / 26 miles
8 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 48km / 29 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 50km / 31 miles
SUPER TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - BANK TOP FARM GATE - 10km / 6 miles
3 - BANK TOP FARM - 14.5km / 9 miles
4 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 23km / 14 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 25km / 15 miles
SPRINT TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 13km / 8 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 16km / 10 miles
No Crew Vehicles allowed at BANK TOP FARM, except relay teams, max 1 vehicle, strict 5mph limit
Pacers are welcome, pacers must not carry any runners kit.
Nearby toilets are in Otley town centre a few hundred metres away.
Course toilets is Shadwell, Thorner, Bramhope
Post race awards will be handed out to runners upon finishing as the results come in.
Date: 6th Jun 2026 | Time: 09:00 AM
Open to entrants aged 17 and over on 06/06/2026
Early Owls
Price rises in 19 days 13 hours or after 20 entries
Date: 6th Jun 2026 | Time: 09:00 AM
Closes In: 297 days 22 hours
Price rises in 18 days 13 hours or after 4 entries
Date: 6th Jun 2026 | Time: 11:00 AM
Closes In: 298 days 1 hour
Open to entrants aged 17 and over on 06/06/2026
Price rises in 18 days 13 hours or after 20 entries
Date: 6th Jun 2026 | Time: 11:00 AM
Open to entrants aged 17 and over on 06/06/2026
Price rises in 18 days 13 hours or after 20 entries
Parking
There will be parking at Station Top, Otley where the races start/finish. East Chevin Road, opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market. LS21 3BD (We will signpost the entrance on the day.)
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