North Leeds Skyline (50km, 25km, 15km)
From Great Owl Running
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 09:00
- Location Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD
- Price £23.56 - £93.60
- Races 4 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the North Leeds Skyline event, taking place on Saturday, June 6, 2026! Organized by Great Owl Running, this exciting race promises to challenge and inspire athletes of all levels with three fantastic distances: the Ultra Trail (50km), Super Trail (25km), and Challenge Trail (15km). Set in the stunning landscapes of Otley, West Yorkshire, participants will traverse public footpaths and trails, showcasing the natural beauty of the area.
The day kicks off at Station Top, East Chevin Road, with registrations starting from 8:00 AM for the Ultra Trail and 9:30 AM for the shorter distances. Whether you're aiming for the ultra distance or joining the fun with friends in the Challenge Trail, there’s a spot for everyone. With a supportive atmosphere, exciting checkpoints, and breathtaking views, the North Leeds Skyline is not just a race; it's a celebration of endurance, community, and the great outdoors. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience!
The day kicks off at Station Top, East Chevin Road, with registrations starting from 8:00 AM for the Ultra Trail and 9:30 AM for the shorter distances. Whether you're aiming for the ultra distance or joining the fun with friends in the Challenge Trail, there’s a spot for everyone. With a supportive atmosphere, exciting checkpoints, and breathtaking views, the North Leeds Skyline is not just a race; it's a celebration of endurance, community, and the great outdoors. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience!
North Leeds Skyline (50km, 25km, 15km)
Sat 6th June 2026
Organiser's Description
EVENT DETAILS
Parking / Registration / Race Start / Finish Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD
Terrain Public Footpaths / Trail
ULTRA TRAIL
Distance 51km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Registration 08:00
Race Start 09:00 / 11:00
Time Limit 9 / 7 hours
SUPER TRAIL
Distance 25km / 15 miles approx
Elevation 650m / 2100ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours
CHALLENGE TRAIL
Distance 16 km / 10 miles approx
Elevation 500m / 1640ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours (Walkers Allowed)
ULTRA TRAIL 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 - A Short walk into Otley
Bag Storage
PARKING
Sat Nav: GV Commercials Otley. There will be parking at Station Top, Otley where the races start/finish.
RACE SCHEDULE
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
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 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.
COURSE MARKINGS / MARSHALS
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.
COURSE COLOUR CODING
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Parking / Registration / Race Start / Finish Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD
Terrain Public Footpaths / Trail
ULTRA TRAIL
Distance 51km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Registration 08:00
Race Start 09:00 / 11:00
Time Limit 9 / 7 hours
SUPER TRAIL
Distance 25km / 15 miles approx
Elevation 650m / 2100ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours
CHALLENGE TRAIL
Distance 16 km / 10 miles approx
Elevation 500m / 1640ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours (Walkers Allowed)
ULTRA TRAIL 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 - A Short walk into Otley
Bag Storage
PARKING
Sat Nav: GV Commercials Otley. There will be parking at Station Top, Otley where the races start/finish.
RACE SCHEDULE
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
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 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.
COURSE MARKINGS / MARSHALS
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.
COURSE COLOUR CODING
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Races
-
50km Trail Relay
Sat 6th June 2026 (09:00)
£93.60 per team
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Team 2-4 -
50km Ultra Trail
Sat 6th June 2026 (09:00)
£44.79
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
15km Sprint Trail
Sat 6th June 2026 (11:00)
£23.56
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1? -
25km Super Trail
Sat 6th June 2026 (11:00)
£27.80
Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
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