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 - 6km / 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 - 26km / 17 miles
6 - WIKE LANE - 34km / 23 miles
7 - BANK TOP FARM - 41km / 26 miles
8 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 47km / 29 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 50km / 31 miles
SUPER TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6km / 4 miles
2 - BANK TOP FARM - 10km / 6 miles
3 - BANK TOP FARM - 14km / 9 miles
4 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 20km / 14 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 23km / 15 miles
SPRINT TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6km / 4 miles
2 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 12km / 8 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 15km / 9 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
Prizes
Post race awards will be handed out to runners upon finishing as the results come in.
