Skipton Skedaddle Ultra 52mi

Race completed

84 km Distance

7,600 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

53.9579° N, 2.0346° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 90 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~35 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (52mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 58 m of light

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

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	52mi	35	Thomas Nelson · 08:48:25	Emma Harrison · 11:36:44
2025	52mi	24	Thomas Beaumont · 09:27:00	Sara Winter · 10:59:55
2024	50mi	30	Chris Reason · 09:40:53	Rebecca Hormann · 10:15:50
2023	52mi	27	Craig Pritchard · 09:49:27	Sarah Bishop · 11:01:43

The field grew 46% between 2025 (24) and 2026 (35). 20% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (52mi) — 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 84 km of trail with 7,600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 90 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 84 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 7,600 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps 84 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

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