North Leeds Skyline - Ultra Trail

EVENT DETAILS

Parking / Registration / Race Start / Finish Station Top, East Chevin Road, Otley (opposite Wharfedale Farmers Market) LS21 3BD
Terrain Public Footpaths / Trail

ULTRA TRAIL

Distance 51km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Registration 08:00
Race Start 09:00 / 11:00
Time Limit 9 / 7 hours

SUPER TRAIL

Distance 25km / 15 miles approx
Elevation 650m / 2100ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours

CHALLENGE TRAIL

Distance 16 km / 10 miles approx
Elevation 500m / 1640ft
Registration 09:30
Race Start 11:00
Time Limit 6 hours (Walkers Allowed)

ULTRA TRAIL RELAY

Distance 50km / 30 miles
Elevation 1000m / 3280ft
Leg 1 - 10km (Otley to Bank Top Farm)
Leg 2 - 15km (Bank Top Farm to Thorner)
Leg 3 - 16km (Thorner To Bank Top Farm)
Leg 4 - 10km (Bank Top Farm to Otley)
Registration 08:00
Race Start 09:00
Teams of 4

FACILITIES

Race HQ
Toilets - A Short walk into Otley
Bag Storage

PARKING

Sat Nav: GV Commercials Otley. There will be parking at Station Top, Otley where the races start/finish. 

RACE SCHEDULE

08:30 Registration Ultra @ Station Top
09:00 Ultra Start @ Station Top
09:30 Registration for Sprint and Super Trails @ Station Top, Otley
11:00 Challenge and Super Start @ Station Top, Otley
Race Finish for all three races @Station Top, Otley

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS / CUT OFFS

We ask you read the entry requirements before entering, this is to ensure our volunteers are not out on course for a long period of time.

15km CHALLENGE TRAIL - No experience necessary
25km SUPER TRAIL - You have completed a trail half marathon or similar before and expect to be able to complete well within 6 hours.
50km ULTRA TRAIL - You are up for the challenge of completing a 50km and expect to be able to complete the 50km within 8 hours. If you are unsure do not hesitate to contact us.

COURSE MARKINGS / MARSHALS

The course will be marked with pink signage and pink tape. Runners will be all given and required to carry the race map at registration. It is ultimately the runners responsibility to navigate the course successfully, with or without course markings.
A route map and gpx will also be made available ahead of the event for runners to download / print.
Marshals will be on course for the Sprint Trail and Super Trail only - Ultra Trail Runners will be running from one checkpoint to the next only.

COURSE COLOUR CODING

There are a few instances on course where the route splits for different distances. For this we have a colour code in place.
Ultra Trail - Blue Arrows
Super Trail - Green Arrows
Challenge Trail - Yellow Arrows
Pink Arrows = All Routes

MANDATORY KIT

MANDATORY KIT - ALL RACES

Water Container 500ml - Great Owl Running events are cupless, we provide water at refill stations but you must bring your own container.
Route Map (provided)
Waterproof jacket or extra warm layer
Shoes suitable for off-road running

MANDATORY KIT - ULTRA TRAIL

All kit from the above list PLUS
Mobile phone

RECOMMENDED KIT

Warm Hat
Buff
Base Layer
Waterproof Jacket
Waterproof Trousers
Tights
Gloves
Waterproof Gloves
Survival Blanket
Headtorch
Whistle
Compass

Some items may be upgraded to the mandatory kit list should unfavourable weather be forecast in the days leading up the race.

CHECKPOINTS / AID STATIONS

The North Leeds Skyline Ultra will all have a number of manned checkpoints with water available. Snacks will be available from BANK TOP FARM (CP2/6) and SHADWELL (CP3/5). Ultra Runners may leave a bag to be transported to BANK TOP FARM.

ULTRA TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - BANK TOP FARM - 10km / 6 miles
3 - SHADWELL - 22km / 13.5 miles
4 - THORNER - Westfield Lane - 27km / 17 miles
5 - SHADWELL - 31km / 20 miles
7 - BANK TOP FARM - 42km / 26 miles
8 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 48km / 29 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 50km / 31 miles

SUPER TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - BANK TOP FARM GATE - 10km / 6 miles
3 - BANK TOP FARM - 14.5km / 9 miles
4 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 23km / 14 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 25km / 15 miles

SPRINT TRAIL
S - Otley Station Top - 0km / 0 miles
1 - STAIRCASE LANE - 6.5km / 4 miles
2 - CHEVIN CAR PARK - 13km / 8 miles
F - Otley Station Top - 16km / 10 miles

PACERS / CREW

No Crew Vehicles allowed at BANK TOP FARM, except relay teams, max 1 vehicle, strict 5mph limit

Pacers are welcome, pacers must not carry any runners kit.

TOILETS

Nearby toilets are in Otley town centre a few hundred metres away.
Course toilets is Shadwell, Thorner, Bramhope

PRIZES

Post race awards will be handed out to runners upon finishing as the results come in.

Event Organiser

Name: Adam Nodwell