LDWA West Yorkshire Roundhay 50

The course

What you’re in for

Fifty miles in two loops round rural north Leeds from Roundhay in late February, by Temple Newsam, the Meanwood Valley and the Harewood estate, with twenty-two hours and two start times to choose from. An LDWA challenge event, which means walkers and runners together, a route description to navigate by rather than tape, checkpoints with food and drink, and a meal at the end. Entry is through the LDWA's own system, places are limited, and the ones in this list tend to fill early.

Terrain and trail

Parkland, woodland path, estate track, field edge and lane — rolling, and February-muddy in the fields and the Meanwood woods, with a night section for most of the field. A trail shoe.

Train for it: routes near the start

Routes starting within 20 km of St Andrews Roundhay United Reformed Church, Shaftesbury Avenue, Leeds, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.

MODERATE

Washburn Valley from Leathley

10.2km · 167m climb · Loop · 12km away

You get a quiet string of reservoirs and river woodland a stone's throw from Otley, with none of the crowds of the honeypot dales. It is the sort of route locals keep to themselves.

HARD

Fewston, Swinsty and Stainburn from Harrogate

34.2km · 409m climb · Loop · 17km away

You link two of Yorkshire's prettiest reservoirs and a quiet forest into one long circuit, with reservoir-side trails that keep the running fast and flowing for most of the distance.

Checked Jul 2026

EASY

Harrogate Valley Gardens and Pinewoods Loop

6.5km · 133m climb · Loop · 18km away

You get woodland singletrack and formal gardens inside a spa town, so it feels like a proper trail run without any drive to a trailhead.

VERY HARD

The Ilkley Skyline

35.1km · 808m climb · Loop · 18km away

Eleven kilometres of unbroken moor crest, then you cross the valley and run the skyline back the other way with your entire morning laid out in front of you. It is the biggest day available from an Ilkley train station.

MODERATE

Shipley Glen and Baildon Moor

12.7km · 215m climb · Loop · 18km away

You start at the World Heritage village of Saltaire, run the canal and the wooded ravine of Shipley Glen, then climb to the trig on Baildon Moor for a proper moor-top view over Airedale.

HARD

Harrogate Ringway

32.3km · 434m climb · Loop · 18km away

It rings an entire spa town on green corridors most locals never knew were joined up, so you get a proper long run without leaving Harrogate's doorstep.

Checked Jul 2026

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Common questions

How far is the Roundhay 50?

The Roundhay 50 is one distance: 50 Mile (80.5 km).

How much climbing is in the Roundhay 50?

No course file for the Roundhay 50 yet, so there's no measured climb here. When LDWA West Yorkshire publish one, this fills in.

How hard is the Roundhay 50?

Not graded yet. A TRP grade is worked out from distance and climb measured off the course file, and there isn't one for the Roundhay 50 yet.

Is the Roundhay 50 course marked?

No. The Roundhay 50 is not a marked course. You are expected to navigate it yourself.

What kit do I need for the Roundhay 50?

We don't hold a compulsory kit list for the Roundhay 50. LDWA West Yorkshire confirm mandatory kit in their race information, usually in the final instructions.

What are the cut-offs for the Roundhay 50?

Overall time limits — 50 Mile: 22h. 22 hours.

What is at the checkpoints on the Roundhay 50?

We don't hold a checkpoint list for the Roundhay 50. What's on the table varies a lot between races, so check the LDWA West Yorkshire race information rather than turning up expecting food.

Can I download the Roundhay 50 route?

Not yet — we don't hold a course file for the Roundhay 50. Some organisers only send the GPX to entrants. If we get one, it goes up free, with no sign-up.

When is the next Roundhay 50?

Sat, 20 Feb 2027, 08:00. Entries open.