Ultra Running Hub Ripley, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 24, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Nidderdale Way 55 miles
Race completed
88 km Distance
7,500 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 85 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Field size ~19 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (55mi) — 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
This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 88 km of trail with 7,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes85 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition88 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles7,500 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps88 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.