We Need to Talk About Chevin

Otley, United Kingdom • 21 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Great Owl Running event takes place in Otley, West Yorkshire on 21 March 2026. Race headquarters and registration are at The Black Horse, 2 Westgate, Otley LS21 3AS. Entry is limited to 200 places; published entry fees range from £12.00 to £19.00 depending on category. All finishers receive a complimentary pint of Craven ale. Medals and t-shirts are available as optional extras and not included by default. Small bags or layers may be left at a designated space at the start/finish area.

Course and logistics

Distances and key stats:

  • 14 km / 9 miles (Category BM) - 650 m elevation gain / 2130 ft
  • 9 km / 5.5 miles (Category BS) - 390 m elevation gain / 1279 ft

Both courses use dirt, rocky ground, grass and footpaths and are partially flagged. A map is provided at registration and route files are available for recce only; digital navigation is not allowed on race day under FRA rules. There is a water refill station on the 14 km course at 6 km. Checkpoint 5 on the 14 km course has a 70-minute cut-off; the shorter race has no cut-offs. A decision on mandatory kit requirements will be made close to the event. Post-race refreshments are served at The Black Horse and prizes are planned for overall and age-category places. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

14 km
650 m+
We Need to Talk About Chevin - 14km / 9 Miles
9 km
390 m+
Chevin Is Bs - 9km / 5.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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