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North Leeds Skyline

Otley, United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2026

Event overview

The North Leeds Skyline is an off-road running event organised by Great Owl Running at Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley LS21 3BD on 6 June 2026. The course uses public footpaths and trail terrain. Race headquarters provides bag storage and there are toilets a short walk into Otley. Parking is available at Station Top.

Routes

  • 51 km Ultra Trail, 1000 m elevation
  • 25 km Super Trail, 650 m elevation
  • 16 km Challenge Trail, 500 m elevation
  • 50 km Relay, teams of 4 (legs: 10 km, 15 km, 16 km, 10 km)

The Ultra, Super and Challenge routes share some sections and are colour coded on course: blue arrows for Ultra, green for Super, yellow for Challenge, and pink arrows for all routes. Runners receive a route map at registration and a GPX file will be available ahead of the event.

Support and safety

The Ultra has multiple manned checkpoints with water; snacks are provided at Bank Top Farm and Shadwell. Ultra runners may leave a bag to be transported to Bank Top Farm. The event is cupless: runners must carry a 500 ml water container for refills. Mandatory kit for all races includes a route map, waterproof jacket or extra warm layer, shoes suitable for off-road running and a 500 ml water container. Ultra runners must also carry a mobile phone. Recommended items include warm layers, headtorch, whistle and compass. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Otley

Race information

Registration
51 km
51km Ultra Trail
50 km
50km Ultra Trail Relay
25 km
25km Super Trail
16 km
16km Challenge Trail
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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