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Great Owl Running

North Leeds Skyline (50km, 25km, 15km)

Next Race: 05/06/2027

Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD

Great Owl Running

North Leeds Skyline (50km, 25km, 15km)

Next Race: 05/06/2027

Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD

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Parking / Registration / Race Start / Finish Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD
Terrain Public Footpaths / Trail

50km Ultra Trail

Distance 51km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Registration 08:00
Race Start 09:00
Time Limit 9

25km Super Trail

Distance 25km / 15 miles approx
Elevation 650m / 2100ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours

15km Trail

Distance 16 km / 10 miles approx
Elevation 500m / 1640ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours (Walkers Allowed)

50km Ultra Relay

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

FACILITIES

Race HQ
Toilets - Portaloos
Bag Storage

PARKING

Sat Nav: GV Commercials Otley. There will be parking at Station Top, Otley where the races start/finish. 

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.

15km - No experience necessary
25km - You have completed a trail half marathon or similar before and expect to be able to complete well within 6 hours.
50km - You are up for the challenge of completing a 50km and expect to be able to complete the 50km within 8 hours.

NAVIGATION

The course will be marked with pink signage and pink tape, however due to elements outside of our control we can never 100% guarantee that signage is present on race day, 
Runners will be all given and required to carry the race map at registration.

Our best advice is to make sure you have the GPX files on your watch or phone
This is NOT a marshalled race. It is ultimately the runners responsibility to navigate the course successfully, with or without course markings.

MANDATORY KIT

MANDATORY KIT - ALL RACES

Water Container - our events are cupless.
Mobile phone or watch with correct GPX file uploaded.
Route Map (provided)
Waterproof jacket or extra warm layer
Shoes suitable for off-road running

RECOMMENDED KIT

Warm hat or buff, base layer, Waterproof jacket, tights, 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.

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 (CP2/6) and SHADWELL (CP3/5). Ultra Runners may leave a bag to be transported to BANK TOP FARM.

50km
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

25km
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - Staircase Lane - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - Bank Top Farm Front 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

15km
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

PACERS / CREW

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.

TOILETS

Portaloos at HQ
Nearby toilets are in Otley town centre a few hundred metres away.
Course toilets is Shadwell, Thorner, Bramhope

PRIZES

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

Course Records

50km
Stephen Kirk 4:37 (2026)
Rachel Sykes 6:05 (2025)

25km
Alfie Drake 1:48 (2026)
Angeline Dresser 2:10 (2025)

Location

Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD

Directions

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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