Ultra Running Hub Skipton, United Kingdom · Saturday, May 16, 2026
Skipton Skedaddle Ultra 34mi
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (34mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 55 km of trail with 4,150 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 75 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 4,150 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Setting off from the beautiful market Town of Skipton meaning “Sheep Town” in an old Northern dialect which is recorded in the doomsday book, this new route takes in parts of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and Pennine Way.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.