North Leeds Skyline

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.

ULTRA TRAIL
Distance 51km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft

SUPER TRAIL
Distance 23km / 14 miles
Elevation 650m / 2100ft

SPRINT TRAIL
Distance 13 km / 8 miles
Elevation 500m / 1640ft

ULTRA TRAIL RELAY
Distance 52km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Leg 1 - 10km w/ 370m elevation
Leg 2 - 16km w/ 160m elevation
Leg 3 - 15km / 314m elevation
Leg 4 - 8km / 146m elevation

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

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.

The North Leeds Skyline Ultra will all have a number of manned checkpoints with food and drink.

ULTRA TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles (W-F)
2 - BANK TOP FARM - 10km / 6 miles (DB-W-F) (09:30-)
3 - SHADWELL - Colliers Lane - 22km / 13.5 miles (W-F) (10:45 - 12:30)
4 - THORNER - Westfield Lane - 27km / 17 miles (T-W-F) (11:15 - 13:30)
5 - WIKE LANE - 35km / 23 miles (W-F) (11:45 - 14:30)
6 - BANK TOP FARM - 42km / 26 miles (DB-W-F) (-15:30)
F - Otley Station Top - 52km / 31 miles

W=Water, DB=Drop Bags, F=Food, T=Toilet

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 - BRAMHOPE - 17.5km / 11 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 23km / 14 miles

SPRINT TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - BRAMHOPE - Old Lane - 9km / 5.5 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 14km / 9 miles

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

08:30 Registration Ultra @ The Black Horse
09:00 Ultra Start @ Station Top, Otley
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

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.

13km SPRINT TRAIL - You are comfortable running 10km and expect to be able to complete a 10km within 90 minutes.

23km SUPER TRAIL - You have completed a trail half marathon or similar before and expect to be able to complete within 4 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.