Info: New entries for this event closed on Sunday 30th October 2022.
Ultra 35 Miles | £65.00 | |
20 Miles | £35.00 | |
Half Marathon | £30.00 |
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
ITRA Points: 1/1/2
UTMB: Q20K/Q20K/Q50K
Race Series: Yes
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.
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 10.30 Close 20:00. Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt.
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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, along with a .gpx file of the final route.
Previous Years Results:
Wharfedale Skyline Previous Results
FKT: (Please note that courses may vary in route and distance each year)
35 Miles: Harry Holmes 4:14 (2021)
20 Miles: Sam Jenkins 3:22 (2021)
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