Test your endurance across the stunning Yorkshire Dales at the Skipton Skedaddle, a classic and challenging trail running event on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Offering four iconic distances—14-mile Half Marathon, 20-mile, 34.3-mile (55km), and the full 52.4-mile (84km) ultra-marathon—the event provides a serious yet accessible challenge for every level of trail runner, with all courses starting and finishing in the historic market town of Skipton. The routes are a true tour of Dales beauty, taking in legendary landmarks like the towering limestone cove of Malham Cove, the picturesque village of Airton, and the serene River Aire, with the longest distance boasting a formidable 7,600 feet of climbing. Organization is meticulous, with mandatory GPS trackers for ultra runners, fully stocked checkpoints, and a strict but comprehensive mandatory kit list to ensure everyone's safety across the exposed fells. As the fifth race in a popular 10-event series (and part of a 50-mile series), it attracts a dedicated community of runners who appreciate its tough but fair challenges and the genuine camaraderie on the course. The finish line rewards all finishers with a medal, event t-shirt, and hot food, celebrating your effort in the welcoming setting of St. Andrew's Church. For runners seeking a well-organized, scenic, and authentically challenging day on the classic trails of the Dales, the Skipton Skedaddle is a must-do event that perfectly balances rugged adventure with robust support.
Races Offered
34 miles
May 17, 2025
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54.7K
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07:00
50 miles
May 17, 2025
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80.5K
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07:00
20 miles
May 17, 2025
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32.2K
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07:30
Half marathon
May 17, 2025
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21.1K
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08:00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Skipton.
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7.4° / 15.9°
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4.7° / 12.8°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 26m
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Avg rainfall
2.2 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Moderate (4.2)
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Humidity
78.9%
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Sunrise
05:04
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Sunset
21:04
About Skipton
Learn more about the host city, Skipton.
Skipton is a market town in North Yorkshire, with a population of 15,000 in 2021. It has a sturdy castle and scenic canal; it's within a short travel time of the Leeds-Bradford conurbation and is on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, so it's a popular day-trip destination.
