EVENT DETAILS

Date Saturday 7 June 2025
Registration Venue The Black Horse, 2 Westgate, Otley LS21 3AS
Race Start / Finish Station Top, Otley
Terrain Public Footpaths / Trail

ULTRA TRAIL

The Big one! A full traverse (and back from Otley to Thorner taking in breathtaking views of Wharfedale, Armscliffe Crag, Harewood House and Arthington Viaduct.

Distance 51km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Registration 08:00
Race Start 09:00
Price From £40
Minimum Age 20+
Time Limit 8 hours

SUPER TRAIL

Distance 25km / 15 miles
Elevation 650m / 2100ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Price From £26
Minimum Age 18+
Time Limit 6 hours

SPRINT TRAIL

Although a tad hilly this is an ideal course to those new to trail running

Distance 16 km / 10 miles
Elevation 500m / 1640ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Price From £18
Minimum Age 17+
Time Limit 6 hours (Walkers Allowed)

ULTRA TRAIL RELAY

Distance 52km / 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
Price From £88
Minimum Age 18+
Teams of 4

FACILITIES

Race HQ
Toilets - At Registration Only
Bag Storage

PARKING

There will be parking at Station Top, Otley where the races start/finish.

RACE SCHEDULE

08:30 Registration Ultra @ The Black Horse
09:00 Ultra Start @ Otley Clock
09:30 Registration for Sprint and Super Trails @ Black Horse
11:00 Sprint and Super Start @ Station Top, Otley
Race Finish for all three races @Station Top, Otley

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / CUT OFFS

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.

16km SPRINT TRAIL - NONE
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.

COURSE MARKINGS / MARSHALS

The course will be marked with core 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 on course for the Sprint Trail and Super Trail only - Ultra Runners will be running from one checkpoint to the next.

MANDATORY KIT

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 (10000+)
Waterproof Trousers
Tights
Gloves
Waterproof Gloves
Survival Blanket
Headtorch
Whistle
Compass

Please ensure you have access to all the recommended kit as some items may be upgraded to the mandatory kit list should unfavourable weather be forecast in the last three days leading up the race.

CHECKPOINTS / AID STATIONS

The North Leeds Skyline Ultra will all have a number of manned checkpoints with water available. Snacks will be available from BANK TOP FARM and THORNER. Ultra Runners may leave a bag to be transported to BANK TOP FARM.

ULTRA TRAIL
S - Otley Clock - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - BANK TOP FARM - 10km / 6 miles
3 - WIKE LANE - 18km / 11 miles
4 - SHADWELL - Colliers Lane - 22km / 13.5 miles
5 - THORNER - Westfield Lane - 27km / 17 miles
6 - WIKE LANE - 35km / 23 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 - 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

Note: This info is for 2024 event - we may make some alterations for 2025.

PACERS / CREW

Ultra Trail only - Crew only allowed at WIKE LANE, No Crew allowed at BANK TOP FARM

Pacers are welcome, pacers must not carry any runners kit.

TOILETS

The only toilets we have available are at The Black Horse (Registration) which is a short walk from Race HQ. On course toilet is THORNER.

RESULTS

2024 | 2022

PRIZES

Post race awards will be handed out to runners upon finishing as the results come in.