Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail
Info: Entries for this event open on Sunday 17th August 2025 at 18:00.
| Half Marathon | £30.00 | |
| £32.50 | (from 01/01/2026) | |
| 20 Miles | £35.00 | |
| £38.00 | (from 01/01/2026) | |
| Ultra 32 Miles | £55.00 | |
| £70.00 | (from 01/01/2026) |
To Pateley Bridge … and back again.
This challenging trail race (formerly A Bridge Too Far) takes runners from the market town of Otley to the market town of Pateley Bridge along the gorgeous, undulating Six Dales Trail. Passing Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross Reservoirs, no two views are the same on this race, despite the course being on an ‘out and back’ route. Half marathon to ultramarathon distances.
Distances: 13/20/32 miles
Climb: 1700/2500/3800feet
ITRA Points: 1/1/2
UTMB: Q20K/Q20K/Q50K
Race Series: Race 6 of 10
Maximum Entrants: 200
Event Closes: 19:30
Car Park: Opens 05:45 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: The Bridge Church, Cattle Market St, Otley LS21 1RW
06:00 to 06:45 Ultramarathon
06:45 to 07:15 20 Mile Trail Race
07:15 to 07:45 Half Marathon
Please ensure that you register in your time window and not before
No Dogs are allowed inside the Church
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 6 Dales 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 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.
- 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)
- 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.
NB: Dependent on the weather this list may be amended when the final competitor instructions are sent out.
Race Brief: A short race brief at registration will be given for each distance as soon as registration for that distance has finished. The Race Director will then lead all runners to the start line.
Start: (From Wharfemeadows Park - 10 minute walk from car park)
07:00 Ultramarathon
07:30 20 Mile Trail Race
08:00 Half Marathon
Checkpoints:
Please visit all checkpoints/Timing Points on your route or disqualification/time penalties may be incurred. There is water, coke and Fanta (but no cups – you must provide your own), Crisps and energy bars. There will also be a box for Vegans. If you require this please ask at the CP.
Please see below for which CPs you should visit and in which order.
Half Marathon CP1 ONLY
20 Mile Course CP2 CP5
32 Mile Course CP2 CP3 CP4 CP5
CP1: Lindley Bridge: 6.7(HM) Miles OPEN 09:00 CLOSE 10:00 ///latches.certainly.adults
CP2: Blubberhouses: out 11(20/32 Miles OPEN 09:00 CLOSE14:00 ///grasp.dish.tungsten
This CP is inside St.Andrew’s Church.
CP3: Heyshaw out 16(32) Miles OPEN 10:30 CLOSE 14:30 ///morphing.bricks.robots
CP4: Blubberhouses back: 21(32) Miles OPEN 09:00 CLOSE 18:30 ///grasp.dish.tungsten
CP5: Dob Park Road: 16(20)/27(32) Miles OPEN 11:30CLOSE 15:30 ///patrol.presumes.goose
If you arrive at a CP after it has 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.
Courses Close: 23:00
Finish: The Bridge Church, Bridge Street, Otley, LS21 1RW
At the finish there will be hot food and drinks, vegan and GF options available.
PLEASE NOTE DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE CHURCH. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY KNOW THIS.
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: 6 Dales Trail Results and will be updated during the event.
Course Records: can be found here (please note courses may vary from year to year): Course Records
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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
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