Punk Panther Nidderdale Way

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Friday 31st October 2025 at 18:00

Entries Close

Sunday 11th October 2026

Event Min. Age

18 or older

Age Limits

Relative to Event Date (24/10/2026)

Entry Fees

Ultra 56 Miles	£75.00
	£90.00	(from 01/01/2026)
Ultra 32 Miles	£50.00
	£65.00	(from 01/01/2026)
20 Miles	£35.00
	£38.00	(from 01/01/2026)
13 Miles	£30.00
	£32.50	(from 01/01/2026)

Contact

Race Director - Ryk Downes

Phone

07950008005

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/races#NW

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Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Scar House Reservoir and How Stean Gorge are just four of the iconic Yorkshire locations on this epic ultramarathon trail run along the Nidderdale Way, a 55-mile route set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Perfect for everyone from those looking to complete a first ultra, to seasoned long-distance running veterans, there is a choice of four different distances, from half marathon to a full 55 mile loop of the Nidderdale Way.

Distances: 13/20/32/55 miles
Climb: 1700/2800/4700/7500 feet
‍ITRA Points: TBC
UTMB: Q20K/Q20K/Q50K/Q100K

‍Race Series: 9 of 10 (4 of 4 in the 50 mile series)
‍Maximum Entrants: 200

Car Park: There are public car parks close to Registration

Registration:  Pateley Bridge Cricket Club, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3 5HQ

Ultra Marathons from 06:00 to 06:45
Half Marathon & 20 Mile Trail Race from 06:45 to 7:15

Trackers: All entrants will be supplied with a tracker. When you collect your tracker at registration it will already switched on and you will be given instructions on where to carry it. During the race the tracker will show on the Nidderdale Way 2026 Tracker Screen You can share this link with your friends and family so they can see how you are doing. If you click the podium icon on the tracker screen it will show you each runners ETA at the CPs and their projected finish time based on their current speed. Please note there is a big button on the front of your tracker, if you need emergency help, provided the tracker is in range press it and remain where you are, this ends your race.

‍Route: Provisional GPX files of the route and route description are available from the GPX tab on the Punk Panther website. The final version will be emailed to all competitors with the Final Race Instructions the week before the event. You MUST use the email version as this will take into account any last minute diversions.
Taping: We will NOT be taping this event as it mainly on the well waymarked Nidderdale Way.
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Kit list: We will not be doing a kit check at registration, but you will be expected to always carry the following as a minimum for your safety. (You are responsible for your own safety). We will be carrying out random kit checks on the course and if you are found not carrying your full kit, you will be disqualified. 
         
*** THIS KIT LIST APPLIES TO ALL DISTANCES ***   
Suitable Bag for all your kit (not a carrier bag!)   
Waterproof Jacket with taped seams.
Enough fluids to get you to the next CP.
Cup to enable you to get drinks at CPs.
Energy Bar/Nutrition.
Survival/Bivvy Bag (not just a sheet).
Whistle.
Mobile phone with race director’s number: Mark 07702 021156 Ryk (07950 008005) Medic (07726 774851) stored in it. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PHONE ON AT ALL TIMES SO THAT WE CAN CONTACT YOU IF NECESSARY.
Tracker for Ultramarathon (supplied by us) MUST be always worn.
Hat/buff.
Gloves.
Personal First Aid Kit.
Hard copy of the Map/Route description (Details will be sent with final competitor instructions see below)
Head Torch
NB: Dependent on the weather this list may be amended when the final competitor instructions are sent out.
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Start:

07:00 Ultra Marathons
07:30 Half Marathon & 20 Mile Trail Race
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Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps (as well as a box for Vegan and Gluten Free runners).
CP1: Lofthouse Memorial Hall Car Park (6.2 Miles) Open 08:45 Closes 10:15 Thrope Lane, Lofthouse, Harrogate HG3 5RZ ///forever.sleeps.blunders
CP2: Middlesmoor Car Park (15 Miles) Open 10:30 Closes 13:30 Moor Lane, Middlesmoor, HG3 5ST ///ruler.marathons.redouble
CP3: Wath (21 Miles) Open 10:30 Closes 15:00 Bus Stop, Low Wath Road, HG3 5PP ///liked.alike.windy
CP4: Pateley Bridge (28 miles) Open 10:45 Close 17:00
CP5: Birstwith (38 miles) Open 12:15 Close 20:00
CP6: Brimham Hall (49 miles) Open 14:00 Close 22:00
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Cut - Offs: If you arrive at a CP after it is closed you will be retired from the race.

Support Crews: Please ensure any support crews avoid official CPs. Anyone breaking this rule will result in their runner being disqualified. If you have a support crew there are plenty of other places to meet you on the route. This is either due to a lack of space that we need for our marshals and medic or it is private property.
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Finish: Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt (unless you opt out). There is homemade hot food (with Vegan and Gluten Free options) in addition to hot drinks and snacks at the finish.
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Final Competitor instructions: These will be emailed to all competitors the week before the event.

Results: Previous results can be found here: Nidderdale Way Results and will be updated during the event.
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Course Records: can be found here (please note courses may vary from year to year): Course Records

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