North Leeds Skyline

Race completed

51 km Distance

1,000 m Climbing

4.1 Grit · Challenging

53.9055° N, 1.6938° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 20 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8 hours 9:25 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 89% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 17°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 16 h 53 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 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 1,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes20 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 Poles1,000 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 51 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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