Punk Panther Reservoir Dogs Trail+Ultra
Info: New entries for this event closed on Monday 12th September 2022 at 12:00.
| Ultra 50 Miles | £85.00 | |
| Ultra 32 Miles | £65.00 | |
| 20 Miles | £35.00 | |
| Half Marathon | £30.00 |
On a route devised by the Punk Panther team, Reservoir Dogs takes in beautiful waterside vistas as it passes by seven delightful reservoirs. The route takes in Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross reservoirs, before going on to John O’Gaunt, Beaver Dyke and Scargill reservoirs; Eccup reservoir is added to the longer route, while areas of note on the trail include Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag. Half marathon to ultramarathon distances.
Distances: 13/20/32/50 miles
Climb: 1400/1900/3500/4600 feet
ITRA Points: 1/1/2/3
UTMB: Q20K/Q20K/Q50K/Q50K
Race Series: 5 of 6
Maximum Entrants: 300
Event Closes: 20:00
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: 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
- 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: (From Wharfemeadows Park – 10-minute walk from Car Park)
Ultramarathons: 08:00
20 Miles: 08:15
Half Marathon: 08:30
Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps.
32 & 50 mile Courses
CP1: Blubberhouses (9 miles) As CP1.5 on 36 mile course (17 miles): Open 09:15 Close 13:00
CP2: Stainburn (16/24 miles) Open 10:00 Close 15:00
CP3: Castley (23/31 miles) Open 11:15 Close 17:00
20 mile Course
CP1: Swinsty (7.5 miles) Open 09:15 Close 10:45
CP2: Stainburn (13 miles) Open 10:00 Close 15:00
13 mile Course
CP1: Swinsty (7.5 miles) Open 09:15 Close 10:45
Finish: Otley Car Park (36/50 miles) Open 11:00 to 20:00.
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.
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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. Results will be available on the Facebook group within 24 hours and on the website within 48 hours.
Previous Years Results:
FKT: (Please note that courses may vary in route and distance each year)
Long: Tim Brook 5:06 (2018)
Short: Alistair Murray 3:42 (2018)
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