Runners walking on a claggy hill

Men’s Course Record

Joshua Beaumont broke the previous record of 4:08:03 by 18 minutes 34 seconds, finishing in 3:49:29.

Women’s Course Record

Jessie Rowlands set a new record, cutting 1 hour, 40 minutes, 20 seconds off the previous time, finishing in 4:17:02.

Distance & Elevation

50km route with 900m of climbing, covering The Helm, Scout Scar, Cunswick Scar, and Benson Knott.

Weather

Typical November conditions, low cloud and rain; less severe than 2024’s race that took place in storm Bert.

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra returned to the Kendal Mountain Festival for its second year, offering runners a challenging but rewarding 50km route with 900m of elevation. The course followed a scenic line across local landmarks including The Helm, Scout Scar, Cunswick Scar, and Benson Knott.

While cold-weather kit was not required, runners faced a mix of November conditions— low cloud, light rain, and damp trails, though nothing close to the biblical rain 2024 runner’s face during storm Bert.

Two Major Course Records Fall

Joshua Beaumont set a new men’s course record, finishing in 3 hours 49 minutes 29 seconds and taking 18 minutes and 34 seconds off Nigel Hockin’s 2024 record of 4 hours 8 minutes 3 seconds. His time establishes a new benchmark for the event. In the women’s race, Jessie Rowlands delivered an exceptional performance, cutting 1 hour, 40 minutes, and 20 seconds from Sophie Gibbens’ record. Her new course record stands at 4 hours 17 minutes, seconds.

Podium Results

Women Kendal Skyline Ultra Podium

1. Jessie Rowlands – 04:17:02 (CR)

2. Hannah Lucas – 04:18:05

3. Katie Ironside – 04:58:45

Men’s Kendal Skyline Ultra Podium

1. Joshua Beaumont – 03:49:29 (CR)

2. Lewis Bowness – 03:52:49

3. Edoardo Rossano – 03:53:44

Top 10 Women

1. Jessie Rowlands – 04:17:02 (CR)

2. Hannah Lucas – 04:18:05

3. Katie Ironside – 04:58:45

4. Rachel Smith – 05:02:15

5. Annette Haines – 05:05:30

6. Fiona Horsfield – 05:07:20

7. Eleanor Glennie – 05:11:44

8. Courtney Jacquemai – 05:12:48

9. Susan Fawkes – 05:16:45

10. Jessica Levy – 05:21:05

Top 10 Men

1. Joshua Beaumont – 03:49:29 (CR)

2. Lewis Bowness – 03:52:49

3. Edoardo Rossano – 03:53:44

4. Tom Yiangou – 04:01:03

5. Hamish Leslie – 04:05:13

6. Stephen Jack – 04:08:52

7. Andrew Thomas – 04:12:49

8. Roger Prudon – 04:16:27

9. Mathew Camfield – 04:26:39

10. Daniel Crosby – 04:26:51

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