Ultra Running Hub Otley, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs Ultra 50mi
29 days to go
51 km Distance
3,500 m Climbing
7.8 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 69 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 12 hours
14:07 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 69% of 50K races. Measured against 962 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~21 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain 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 51 km of trail with 3,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 69 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 3,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Start in Otley, West Yorkshire and finish in Pool-in-Wharfedale, West Yorkshire. Run over a challenging course in West and North Yorkshire visiting stunning scenery incl. Ilkley Moor, The Chevin and the many reservoirs and beauty spots.
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