Ultra Running Hub Ripley, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Nidderdale Way 55 miles
5 days to go
88 km Distance
7,500 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 85 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Field size ~19 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (55mi) — 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 | 55mi | 19 | Youmash Rai · 10:03:42 | Meriel White · 13:08:22 |
| 2023 | 55mi | 32 | Jonathan Young · 08:49:47 | Rebecca Hormann · 10:45:04 |
| 2022 | 55mi | 32 | Graeme Kafka · 09:16:12 | Emma Wilkins · 11:45:32 |
| 2021 | 55mi | 33 | Casper Kaars Sijpesteijn · 08:57:00 | Amanda Carter · 11:41:00 |
| 2020 | 56mi | 41 | Jonathan Young · 09:22:35 | Lindsay Haynes · 13:44:39 |
The field shrank 41% between 2023 (32) and 2024 (19). 32% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (55mi) — 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 88 km of trail with 7,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 85 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 88 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 7,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps 88 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.