Punk Panther Dales High Way Trail+Ultra

The fourth running of this extremely tough and challenging race which is fast growing in popularity 

With around 14,000ft of climb and 90 miles long, this ultramarathon trail race along the Dales High Way long-distance walking path will challenge your limits like no other. Starting in the Victorian workers ’ village of Saltaire and culminating in Appleby-in-Westmorland in Cumbria, the route roughly runs parallel to the Settle and Carlisle Railway and takes in iconic Dales locations such as the Ribblehead Viaduct, Ingleborough (one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks), the market towns of Settle, Dent and Sedbergh, as well as traversing the majestic Howgills.

After finishing the 90 miles for those wanting an even more extreme challenge there is a a punishing 14-mile loop with an extra 2,000ft of climb to High Cup Nick (one of the best views in England) that can be added to round up to a 100-plus miler.

Please note - due to low number the Half Marathon, 20 Mile and 34 mile races have been cancelled, an email has been sent to those who entered explaining. The 90 and 104 mile races are unaffected.

Distances: Half Marathon/20/34/90/104 miles 

Climb:  2000/2600/4800/14600/16600 feet

ITRA Points: 1/1/2/5/6

UTMB: Q20Km/Q20Km/Q50Km/Q100M/Q100M

Race Series: No

Maximum Entrants: 100

Event Closes: 22:00 Sunday 7th July 2024

Car Park: On Street parking in Saltaire

Registration: From 05:30 at Saltaire Methodist Church, Saltaire Road, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD18 3HJ

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) Must be non-collapsible if you want hot drinks.
• 500 ml water/energy drink
• Energy Bar/Nutrition
• Hat/Buff
• Head Torch
• Battery Charger and Cable for Mobile Phone
• Additional Base Layer
• Whistle
• Waterproof jacket with taped seams
• Survival/Bivvy Bag (not just a sheet)
• 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 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.

Start: From:06:00 from Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, Saltaire, BD18 6JS a 2 minute walk from registration

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

START: Saltaire (Victoria Hall) 

CP1: Ilkley Moor (7 miles) Open 07:15 Close 13:00 CP1A: 13 Miles for 20 Mile Distance :  27 Miles for 34 Distance
TP1: Black Hill Cairn (10 miles) Open 09:30 Close 12:00 (Turnaround for 20 Mile Only - no supplies)
CP2: Skipton (17 miles) Open 09:00 Close 13:30 
TP2: Malham Tarn - Langscar Gate (32 miles) Unmanned - Support location
CP3: Hetton (25 miles) Open 11:00 Close 15:00
TP3: Settle (37 Miles) Unmanned - Support location - Shops - Toilets
CP4: Feizor (41 miles) Open 14.00 Close 19:30 (HOT DRINKS) Toilets 
TP4: Ingleborough (48 miles) Unmanned
CP5: Broadrake (53 miles) Open 17:30 Close 23:30 (DROP BAG) (HOT FOOD) (HOT DRINKS) - Toilets
TP5: Dent (61 miles) Unmanned - Support location - Toilets
CP6: Sedburgh (61 miles) Open 21:00 to Sun 05:00 (HOT DRINKS) Support location
CP7: Wath (75 miles) Open 00:30 Close Sun 10:00 (DROP BAG) (HOT DRINKS) Support location
CP8: Great Asby (83 miles) Open 03:00 to Sun 13:00 (HOT DRINKS) Support location

Finish 90 Miles: Appleby Moot Hall (Tourist Information Centre) (90 miles) Open midnight to Sun 22:00

Finish 100 Miles: Appleby Moot Hall (104 miles) Open midnight to Sun 22:00

Finish: Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt. (90 and 104 mile finishers also get a framed certificate.

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 the final .gpx file.

Results: Previous results can be found here: Dales High Way Results and will be updated during the race.

Course Records: can be found here (please note courses may vary from year to year): Course Records

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