Ultra Running Hub Otley, United Kingdom · Saturday, November 14, 2026
Wharfedale Skyline Ultra 34mi
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (35mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Regional 2001-2025 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35mi | 56 | Adam Worrallo · 05:40:30 | Sophie Scully · 06:17:57 |
| 2024 | 35mi | 59 | Tom Scott · 05:22:51 | Kari Robertson · 05:43:27 |
| 2023 | 35mi | 65 | Justin Gardner · 05:21:19 | Kari Robertson · 06:24:35 |
| 2022 | 35mi | 61 | Keith Wigley · 04:46:25 | Rebecca Milnes · 06:02:55 |
| 2021 | 53km | 61 | George Ravenhall · 05:12:10 | Jane McCarthy · 05:48:46 |
| 2021 | 53km | 27 | Harry Holmes · 04:14:26 | Nicola Forwood · 07:05:03 |
| 2020 | 53km | 82 | Keith Wigley · 04:51:00 | Chloe Brooks · 06:16:00 |
| 2019 | 52km | 108 | Nicholas Leigh · 04:42:40 | Alice Kershaw · 06:12:50 |
| 2018 | 52km | 96 | Alastair Murray · 04:45:42 | Caroline Turner · 05:25:57 |
| 2017 | 50km | 40 | Craig Pritchard · 05:18:33 | Hailey Fletcher · 06:33:45 |
The field shrank 5% between 2024 (59) and 2025 (56). 20% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (35mi) — 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 55 km of trail with 4,460 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 81 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 4,460 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Starting in Otley, the Wharfedale Skyline Ultra 34mi is a November trail race that packs an extreme 81.1 meters of climbing per kilometer into its 55-kilometer route. Amassing 4460 meters of total elevation gain over terrain that includes Ilkley Moor, The Chevin, and local reservoirs, the profile demands relentless uphill pacing and constant quad-braking descents.
Organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathon Events, the race has seen 10 editions since its 2017 debut. With 56 runners completing the 2025 event, its participation sits bigger than 62% of 50k fields and smaller than 38% among 2839 global peers, keeping foot traffic sparse across the high ground.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.