Ultra Running Hub Ripley, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Nidderdale Way 32 miles
5 days to go
51 km Distance
4,700 m Climbing
9.6 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 92 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Field size ~20 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (28mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Daylight 10 h 06 m of light
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28mi | 20 | Stephen Kirk · 04:30:02 | Jenny Horne · 06:40:19 |
| 2023 | 28mi | 35 | Wayne Fennell · 04:29:47 | Bec Crossland · 05:16:10 |
| 2022 | 28mi | 40 | Danny Watkinson · 04:33:25 | Sharon Lynn · 05:32:53 |
| 2021 | 28mi | 50 | Ali Burns · 04:07:00 | Jann Smith · 05:36:00 |
| 2020 | 29mi | 40 | Maximilian Rusby · 04:05:56 | Jeanette Whitham · 05:28:35 |
The field shrank 43% between 2023 (35) and 2024 (20). 45% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (28mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 51 km of trail with 4,700 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 92 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,700 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.