Punk Panther's Wharfedale Skyline Trail Race & Ultramarathon
| Ultra 35 Miles | £50.00 | |
| £65.00 | (from 01/08/2022) | |
| 20 Miles | £35.00 | |
| Half Marathon | £30.00 |
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As the days draw in and the Punk Panther Series comes to a close, the distances get shorter making this Punk Panther devised route perfect for those either starting their trail running journey, looking to add speed to shorter runs or anyone who just enjoys the camaraderie of a race. The route closely hugs the hills around Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley with runners being challenged by Otley Chevin’s Surprise View, the famed Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley and beautiful Lindley Wood Reservoir. Half marathon to ultramarathon distances
Distances: 13/20/35 miles
Climb: 1700/2800/4800 feet
UTMB Points: -/-/2
Race Series: 6 of 6
Maximum Entrants: 200
Event Closes: 20:00
Car Park: Open 06:00. Station Top Car Park. Entrance is signed off East Chevin Road, Otley. If you are heading out of Otley it is on the Right just after the Auction Mart (which is on the left), but before you get to Birdcage Walk. This is not a public car park and cars are left at owner’s risk. Nearest postcode is LS21 3HF.
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 the Car Park
Ultramarathon: 08:00
20 Miles: 08:15
Half Marathon: 08:30
Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps.
CP1: Cookridge (5.5 miles) Timing Point only
CP2: Yeadon Tarn (9.5 miles) Open 09:00 Close 10:30
CP3: Menston (16 miles) Open 10:30 Close 12:00
CP4: Cow and Calf Rock (20 miles) Timing Point Only
CP5: Denton (22 miles) Open 11:30 Close 14:00
CP6: Norwood (28 miles) Open 12.30 Close 16:00
Finish: Otley Car Park (35 miles) Open 13.30 Close 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:
(A Short Circuit Too 2021 Results)
FKT: (Please note that courses may vary in route and distance each year)
Harry Holmes 4:14 (2021)
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This event offers the option to purchase upgraded refundable terms, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
Other events in this series
| Sat 13 Nov 21 | Punk Panther's Short Circuit |
| Sat 11 Dec 21 | Punk Panther's Christmas Cracker |
| Sat 15 Jan 22 | North Leeds Greenway Trail Race & Ultra |
| Sat 12 Feb 22 | Six Dales Trail Race & Ultramarathon |
| Sat 5 Mar 22 | Welcome Way Trail Race & Ultramarathon |
| Sat 16 Apr 22 | River Aire Ultramarathon |
| Sat 7 May 22 | Dales High Way Ultramarathon |
| Sat 11 Jun 22 | Yorkshire Heritage Ultramarathon |
| Sat 2 Jul 22 | Otley High Views Trail Race & Ultra |
| Sat 13 Aug 22 | Dales Way Ultramarathon |
| Sat 24 Sep 22 | Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs Trail & Ultra |
| Fri 7 Oct 22 | Panther Takes The Hindmost |
| Sat 22 Oct 22 | Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon |
| Sat 10 Dec 22 | Christmas Cracker - Handicap Ultra |
