Nidderdale Way 32 miles

Race completed

51 km Distance

4,700 m Climbing

9.6 Grit · Elite / extreme

53.0333° N, 1.4000° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 92 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Field size ~20 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2024 edition (28mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 7°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 06 m of light

Regional 2001-2025 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 112 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 51 km of trail with 4,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes92 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition51 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles4,700 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy