Punk Panther Otley High Views Trail
| Ultra 50 Miles | £90.00 | |
| Ultra 34 Miles | £70.00 | |
| 20 Miles | £38.00 | |
| Half Marathon | £32.50 |
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Punk Panther Endurance Events are based in the historic market town of Otley and this epic trail race takes in the highest points around the town so runners can enjoy uninterrupted views around Wharfedale. Literal highlights include Otley Chevin, Lindley Moor, Rombalds (Ilkley) Moor and Beamsley Beacon. Half marathon to ultramarathon distances
Distances: 13/20/34/50 miles
Climb: 2900/3900/4200/6500 feet
ITRA Points: 1/2/2/3
UTMB: Q20K/Q20K/Q50K/Q100K
Race Series: Race 5 of 9 (3 of 6 in the 50 mile series)
Maximum Entrants: 200
Event Closes: 22:30
Car Park: Open 6am: If you are coming by car, please park in the event car park. 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 (opposite ASDA). What 3 Words///judges.puncture.sofa.
DO NOT USE THE RUGBY CLUB CARPARK - EVEN FOR DROPPING OFF.
Toilets: There will be 2 portable toilets outside the Car Park. Please use these early to avoid large queues building up which may delay your start.
Registration:
06:15 to 07:00 Ultramarathon
07:00 to 07:30 20 Mile Race & Half Marathon
Please ensure that you register in your time window and no tbefore. Otley Cricket Club Pavilion, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HE (opposite Bremner Street) ///obtain.unpacked.chest. The cricket club is round to the right at the end of the first car park through the rugby club gate then go through the cricket club gates in the far corner. Please go to the registration desk for your distance and collectyour tracker (ultrarunners only – unless you have ordered one) and race number.
PLEASE NOTE DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT REGISTRATION IN THE CLUBHOUSE.
Trackers: All ultramarathon entrants will be supplied with a tracker. Trail race (half marathon and 20 mile) runners can hire a tracker when entering for £15. 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 Otley High Views 2024 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 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 tape/flag/sign all routes except the 50 mile route the week before the race, however tape can be moved or stolen, so please do not rely solely on it for navigation, but as confirmation of the route.
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) 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 (50 Mile course only).
NB: Dependent on the weather this list may be amended when the final competitor instructions are sent out.
Start:
07:30 Ultramarathons: Race Brief 07:25
08:00 20 Mile Race & Half Marathon: Race Brief 07:55
From Station Top Otley (Off East Chevin Road) Nearest postcode is LS21 3HF. ///legal.hint.saved. Signed from Registration and about half a mile (10 minutes). A Race Director will be leaving Registration at 07:05 and 07:35 to walk up to the start, you may wish to follow them. Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps.
Checkpoints:
CP1 Baildon Moor 7 Miles (All courses) Open 0815-1015///point.lows.moss
CP2 Ilkley Moor 14 miles (20/34/50 Mile courses) Open 0900-12:30///blossom.diner.nerd
CP3 Skipton 22 Miles (50 Mile course only) Open 11:00-1415 –DROP BAG ///incisions.wage.robes
CP4 Langbar 17/29.5 Miles (34/50 Mile courses) Open 1015-1600///perfect.ambition.severe
CP5 Timble 25/36 Miles (34/50 Mile courses) Open 1145-1815///gender.fully.northward
CP6 Leathley Lane 43 Miles (50 Miles course) Open 1345-2000///airbag.harder.expensive
Finish: Bremner Street Car Park: Open 10:00 Close 23:00
Cut - Offs: If you arrive at a CP after it is closed you will be retired from the race.
Drop Bags: 50 Mile course only. You may leave a non-returnable drop bag at registration which will be transferred to CP3. It must be no larger than a carrier bag and should be clearly labelled with your name.
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.
Finish: Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt (unless you opt out). There is home made pie, cheese toasties, 10 bean chilli, (suitable for vegan and Gluten Free) in addition to hot drinks and snacks at the finish.
Final Competitor instructions: These will be emailed to all competitors the week before the event.
Results: Previous results can be found here: Otley High Views Results and will be updated during the event.
Course Records: (Please note that courses may vary in route and distance each year)
80 Miles: James Ashworth 17:09 (2020) Distance not currently being offered.
65 Miles: Anthony Pratt 14:22 (2021) Distance not currently being offered.
50 Miles: Stephen Kirk 8:32 (2022)
34 Miles: Michael Harris 5:05 (2020)
20 Miles: Richard Edwards/Oliver Lees 3:17 (2022)
Half Marathon: Matthew Ray 2:11 (2023)
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