Race · Otley, West Yorkshire
Welcome Way
Over moors and through woods, by rivers and canals. Half marathon to fifty miles.
Next running
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
Start time not confirmed yet — check with the organiser.
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Pick your distance
22.5
km · 14.0 mi
417
m ascent
3
checkpoints
VERY HARD
TRP grade · E4
What you’re in for
Largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular trail crossing moorland, farmland and woodland and running alongside rivers, canals and reservoirs. High points are Otley Chevin and Burley and Baildon moors. The longest distances add a seven-mile loop around Bingley and Shipley Glen.
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How far is the Welcome Way?
The Welcome Way offers 4 distances: 13 Mile (22.5 km / 14.0 miles), 20 Mile (34.5 km / 21.4 miles), 34 Mile (55.1 km / 34.2 miles), 50 Mile (80.8 km / 50.2 miles). Every figure is measured from the organiser's own course file.
How much climbing is in the Welcome Way?
The 13 Mile has 417 m of ascent. The 20 Mile has 729 m of ascent. The 34 Mile has 1,320 m of ascent. The 50 Mile has 1,873 m of ascent.
How hard is the Welcome Way?
13 Mile: Very Hard. 20 Mile: Very Hard. 34 Mile: Expert. 50 Mile: Expert. TRP grades come from distance and climb measured off the course file, not from the organiser.
Is the Welcome Way course marked?
No. The Welcome Way is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.
Can I download the Welcome Way route?
Yes. The GPX for each distance is free to download here, with no sign-up, the same as every route on Trail Running Planet.
When is the next Welcome Way?
Sat, 13 Mar 2027, 08:00. Not open yet.