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Saturday 8th July 2023

Entries Open
Friday 27th May 2022 at 21:00
Entries Close
Wednesday 5th July 2023
Entries So Far
120 Participants
Entry Fees
Ultra 50 Miles   £85.00   
Ultra 34 Miles   £65.00   
20 Miles   £35.00   
Half Marathon   £30.00   
Contact
Ryk Downes
Phone
07950008005

*** LATE ENTRIES ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED ***

Whilst the main entries have closed, we are still accepting late entries, but as the T-Shirts, Medals etc have been ordered we cannot guarentee them for late entrants, although we usually have a few spare.

Punk Panther Endurance Events are based in the historic market town of Otley and this epic trail race takes in the highest points around the town so runners can enjoy uninterrupted views around Wharfedale. Literal highlights include Otley Chevin, Lindley Moor, Rombalds (Ilkley) Moor and Beamsley Beacon. Half marathon to ultramarathon distances

Distances: 13/20/32/50 miles

Climb:  2900/3900/4200/6500 feet

ITRA Points: 1/1/2/3

UTMB: Q20K/Q20K/Q50K/Q100K

Race Series: Yes

Maximum Entrants: 200

Event Closes: 22:00

Car Park: Opens 06:00. Craftsman Tools Car Park (owned by William Sinclair Stationers in Otley – both have kindly allowed us to use it for the race).  It is located at the end of Bremner Street off the A659 Pool Road LS21 1JD.

Registration: 6:30 to 7:45 Otley Cricket Club Pavillion, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HE

Car Park: Opens 06:00. 

Registration: In the Car Park from 06:30

Kit list: You are expected to always carry the following during the race. Failure to do so may result in time penalties or disqualification, at the discretion of the Race Directors whose decision is final.

  • Drinking Cup (we do not provide plastic cups at checkpoints)
  • 500 ml water/energy drink
  • Energy Bar/Nutrition
  • Hat/Buff
  • Head Torch
  • Whistle
  • Waterproof jacket with taped seams
  • Extra base layer
  • Emergency blanket
  • Gloves
  • Hard copy of the Map/Route description (see website for details)
  • Mobile phone (with the race director’s numbers – 07950 008005 & 07702 021156 stored in it in case of emergencies). Your phone should be left switched on

This is the standard kit for all races, but please check the website for the specific race in case there are any special requirements due to the weather etc.

Trackers: All ultramarathon entrants will be supplied with a tracker and a weblink will be provided during the week prior to the race, where runners and friends and family can watch your progress during the race. Trail race (half marathon and 20 mile) runners can hire a tracker for £15. 

Start: Station Top Car Park. Entrance is signed off East Chevin Road, Otley. Nearest postcode is LS21 3HF. 15 minute walk from the car park.

  • 08:00 Ultramarathon
  • 08:15 20 Miles
  • 08:30 Half Marathon

Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps.

WS: Water Stop Hawksworth (5 miles) Open 9:00 Close 11:30
CP1: Weecher Reservoir (8.5 miles) Open 09:15 Close 11:00
CP2: Ilkley Moor (13.5 miles) Open 10:00 Close 12:30
CP3: Skipton Moor (22 miles) (50 Mile course) BAG DROP: Open 11:30 Close 14:30
CP4: Addingham (17/28 miles) Open 10:30 Close 16:00
CP5: Timble Ings (24/35 miles) Open 11:30 Close 18:45
CP6: Lindley Wood (28 miles) (34 Mile course) Open 12:00 Close 18:15
CP7 Stainburn Forest (42 miles) (50 Mile course) Open 15:00 Close 20:30
Finish: Otley Car Park: Open 10:00 Close 23:00

Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt.  Please note that although there are two ultramarathon distances, this is one event for the purposes of trophies. Finishing positions for the race series are in order of distance completed then time taken.

For up-to-date information and chat about all our events please join this Facebook Group.

GPX files of the route and route description are available from the event page on the website. The files are provisional and will be confirmed as soon as entries close.

Final Competitor instructions: These will be emailed to all competitors as shortly after entries close, along with a .gpx file of the final route.

Previous Years Results:

Otley High Views Previous Results

FKT: (Please note that courses may vary in route and distance each year)

Long: Jonathan Young 8:36 (2020)

Short: Michael Harris 5:05 (2020)

20 Miles: Andy Sumner 3:41 (2021)

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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Sat 18 May 24 Punk Panther Otley High Views Trail
Sat 1 Jun 24 Punk Panther Ultra Unique
Sat 15 Jun 24 Punk Panther Ripon Stinger
Thu 4 Jul 24 Destiny 200
Thu 4 Jul 24 Punk Panther Dales Way Ultramarathon
Sat 6 Jul 24 Punk Panther Dales High Way Ultra
Sat 3 Aug 24 Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail+Ultra
Sat 7 Sep 24 Punk Panther Reservoir Dogs Trail+Ultra
Sat 28 Sep 24 Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost
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Sat 19 Oct 24 Nidderdale Weekend Festival Saturday
Sun 20 Oct 24 Nidderdale Weekend Festival Sunday
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Sat 7 Dec 24 Punk Panther Christmas Cracker Handicap

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