Ultra Running Hub Otley, United Kingdom · Saturday, September 26, 2026
Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs Ultra 50mi
What the course asks
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.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50mi | 21 | Thomas Beaumont · 08:11:40 | Mary Patterson · 10:02:20 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 12 | John Firth · 09:30:01 | Dizzy Warbrook · 11:06:17 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 6 | Adam Williams · 09:57:58 | Helen Williams · 12:18:30 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 14 | Jason Millward · 08:08:35 | Alice Kershaw · 09:26:30 |
| 2021 | 59km | 64 | Stephen Kirk · 05:24:07 | Katherine Brougham · 05:51:29 |
| 2020 | 59km | 71 | Mark Kearney · 05:17:00 | Jessica Jones · 07:11:00 |
| 2019 | 57.2km | 62 | Stephen Kirk · 05:26:40 | Caroline Turner · 05:19:18 |
| 2018 | 57.2km | 65 | Tim Brook · 05:06:20 | Julie Bowman · 06:43:28 |
| 2017 | 57km | 27 | Thomas Joseph Hughes · 06:02:25 | Carol Morgan · 06:17:27 |
The field grew 75% between 2024 (12) and 2025 (21). 24% of the 2025 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain 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 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.
Overview
Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs Ultra 50mi was a 51 km trail race organized by Punk Panther Ultra Marathon Events out of Otley, United Kingdom. With 3500 meters of elevation gain across the route, the profile averaged 68.6 meters of climb per kilometer, taking runners across Ilkley Moor, The Chevin, and local reservoirs.
The event offered a 12 hour limit, requiring a minimum pace of 14.1 minutes per kilometer. That cut-off was more generous than 69% of 50k peers and tighter than 31%, leaving substantial breathing room despite the relentless vertical gain.
The 2025 edition saw 21 runners cross the finish line. Across its 50k peer group, the event drew a smaller field than 65% of races and bigger than 33%, keeping the trails uncrowded over its 9 editions held between 2017 and 2025.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.