Otley, United Kingdom · Saturday, June 6, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

North Leeds Skyline

Race completed

51 km Distance

1,000 m Climbing

4.1 Grit · Challenging

53.9055° N, 1.6938° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 20 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8 hours 9:25 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 89% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 16 h 53 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 51 km of trail with 1,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 20 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 1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Speed Ultra to have a grippy outsole and great lockdown, while iRunFar noted that the shoe works on a variety of trail conditi…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Black Diamond

Distance FLZ

Lightweight folding trekking poles with FlickLock Z adjustment. 340g per pole.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.7

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The North Leeds Skyline is a 51-kilometer trail race in Otley, United Kingdom, organised by Great Owl Running. With 1000 meters of elevation gain, the course presents 19.6 meters of climb for every kilometer.

Runners have 8 hours to complete the course, a time limit tighter than 89% of comparable 50k races. This means a sustained pace of 9.4 minutes per kilometer is required to finish within the cutoff. The entry fee ranges from £40 to £42 for the fixed-format event, which is scheduled for June 6, 2026.

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