Punk Panther's Dales Way Challenge

• Endorsed by The Dales Way Association. http://www.dalesway.org/
• 36 hours to complete the 82 Mile Course.
• 7 fully stocked checkpoints.
• First Aid cover by Julian Hall First Aid Services
• Entry fee includes hire of a GPS tracker for each entrant.
• Start in Bowness-on-Windermere and finish in Ilkley.
• Special Bus service available at 6am from Ilkley on Saturday morning to the start (not included in entry - £15 per person).
• Hot meal at the finish and at CP4 Gearstones.
• Drop bag service to CP4 and finish (must be self-labelled).
• Entry fee includes £10 donations to both the Dales Way Association for upkeep of the route.
• Event T-Shirt for all entrants that report to the Finish.
• Finishers Medal for those that complete the course.
• Race is registered with ITRA/UTMB with 4 points.

• Waterproof Jacket with taped seams.
• Map of route (or guide book available from  https://www.skyware.co.uk/).
• Head Torch.
• 1 Litre of fluids (2 recommended)
• PLASTIC CUP – or something to drink from.
• Energy Bar/Nutrition.
• Survival Blanket.
• Whistle.
• Mobile phone with race directors number (07950008005) stored in it.
• Hat/buff.
• Gloves.
• Personal First Aid Kit.

• No support runners allowed that have not entered (exception guide runners and safety support runners when dark - A safety support runner may not carry your kit)
• No deviation of more than 500 metres from the route (this will be checked on trackers) if you go off track by mistake you must return to where you left it, otherwise you with risk a time penalty or disqualification at the Race Director’s discretion.
• You can get supplies (not kit) on route either from shops/pubs/friends/relatives. But make sure your support watch you on the trackers and don’t wait for longer than necessary blocking narrow Dales roads.
• Support is permissible at checkpoints but except for CP2 - Beck Foot and CP4 Gearstones. Anyone found to have a support vehicle there will be disqualifed)
• A .GPX file will be available upon request, once entries are open.
• Drop bag must be no bigger than a carrier bag. Finish bag no bigger than a medium rucksack (unless left by you at the finish).
• Please be aware that checkpoints are approximately 9-12 miles apart and some of the route is over remote Dales, so please ensure you carry enough fluids and food to get you to the next checkpoint.
• Close all gates and leave no litter.
• If you arrive at a checkpoint after the cut-off your number and tracker will be removed and you will be retired from the event.
• If you have to retire and arrange your own transport you will still need to report to a checkpoint or the finish to return your tracker.
• Failure to return tracker by the close of event will incur a £2.50 daily charge until returned, if lost the fee is £150.
• Punk Panther Ultra Marathons have public liability insurance, but not individual accident insurance. Entry is at competitors own risk and Punk Panther Ultra Marathons will not be held liable for any injuries incurred during or as a result of the event. All competitors agree to this as a condition of entry via a disclaimer when signing up for the event. You are recommended to take out your own personal insurance if you require it.
• You will be asked to complete a self-declaration medical questionnaire prior to the event to help assist the Race Director and event medical team, and any other medical professional that may be involved in your care should it be required. This information will be destroyed after the event has concluded.
• Please respect and abide by The Countryside Code

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