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WEST Leeds trail Ultramarathon
OPEN 1 AUG - 30 NOV
RACE 2 OF THE GPX ULTRA LEAGUE (GPX-U2)
A 52KM / 32 Mile jaunt route set in a convenient figure of 8 course divided into two sections. In total the route is 84% trail / 16% paved. For the GPX Version of this race you may do the 2 main loops in any order (but you must complete the loop in its correct direction).
The North Loop
The North Loop should be familiar to those that have completed all the GPX courses thus far as it contains many sections of these. Starting in Rawdon meadows heading on the river Aire out towards Horsforth Hunger Hills and then to Rawdon Billing, over to Yeadon in the direction of the Chevin before chucking a left into Guiseley. Once in Guiseley we head into Esholt Woods and Esholt heading west along the Aire once more dipping our toe into Bradford postcodes, climbing right up to the top of Thackley before defending once more into Apperley Bridge to finish.
The South Loop aka ‘The Tour De 28’
The South Loop aka The Tour De 28, named after it’s Leeds Postcode namesake comprises of a grand tour of all it’s green spaces: Calverley Woods, Ravenscliffe Woods, Woodhall Hills, Black Carr Woods, Post Hill Woods and Fulneck Moravian Settlement, returning to Apperley Bridge via Calverley Woods. The Tour de 28 is also it’s own stand along GPX Race - perhaps you want to try this one first so it’s more familiar on your day of reckoning!
The West Leeds Trail Marathon is ideal for experienced hikers and trail runners, boasting a handful of miles over the official marathon distance, even more if you happen to get lost!
INFO
Date: 1 August 2021 - 30 November 2021
Distance: 52km / 32 Miles
Elevation: 1134m
Terrain: Trails / Fields / Public Footpaths / Road
Official Start: Rawdon Meadows, Apperley Bridge, BD10 0LT*
*You can start or finish where you like but you must finish where you started
ENTRY
The only way to enter the West Leeds Trail Ultramarathon is to sign up for the GPX Grand Prix where you will get an online race number, this also means you will be able to run the other 2 Ultra Marathons in this series! Enter Here
RULES
COVID-19 & Social Distancing
To optimise minimal travel, runners may decide to start wherever they like so long as they complete the whole course. The course MUST be completed in the advertised direction.
Travel
As the route covers a large area there are multiple places to start from.
Parking
Rawdon Meadows
Trains
Apperley Bridge Train Station is ideal as it is only 1km from Rawdon Meadows
Recomended Gear
Watch / Phone capable of reading a GPX trace
Suitable clothing, check the forecast, dress appropriately
Suitable footwear, sections of this race cross open fields, which will be muddy at certain times of the year.
WARNING
ROAD CROSSINGS This route contains a couple of road crossings, be sure to stay alert when crossing the roads.
LIVESTOCK This route may involve crossing fields of livestock (Cows and Sheep). Please ensure you close all gates behind you.
Previous Results
This is the first running of this course.
