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Punk Panther's North Leeds Greenway Trail Race & Ultramarathon

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Saturday 15th January 2022

Entries Open
Friday 3rd September 2021
Entries Close
Monday 3rd January 2022
Courses
Ultra 39 Miles; Ultra 33 Miles; 20 Miles; Half Marathon
Entries So Far
76 Participants
Entry Fees
Ultra 39 Miles   £65.00   
Ultra 33 Miles   £65.00   
20 Miles   £35.00   
Half Marathon   £30.00   
Contact
Race Director - Ryk Downes
Phone
07950008005

With a number of distances from half-marathon to ultras, this trail race (formerly the Urban Legend) sets itself apart thanks to its city-centre setting. The North Leeds Greenway is a little-known trail that unites the parks and public green spaces around Leeds. Despite taking runners close to the heart of this Northern Powerhouse, the race remains substantially off-road – much of the return route is along the Meanwood Valley Trail – making it easy to forget one is so close to this bustling city.

Distance(s): 13/20/33/39 miles 

Climb:  1750/2600/3300/4000 feet

UTMB Points: -/-/2/2

Race Series: 1 of 6

Maximum Entrants: 200 

Event Closes: 20:00

Car Park: Opens 06:30. 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 07:00

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)

Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps.
Timing Points: Each Timing Point has water only and must be visited

Start: Otley Station Top (0/0/0/0 miles) Registration from 07:00 Start 08:00
CP1: Rawdon Library (na/7/9.5/9.5 miles) Open 09:00 Close 11:00
TP1: Horsforth (na/11/13.5/13.5 miles) Open 9:30 Close 12:30
CP2: Beckett Park (na/na/19/19 miles) Open 10:30 Close 14:00
TP2: Buslingthorpe Lane (na/na/na/21 miles) Open 11:00 Close 15:00
CP3: Eccup (na/na/24.5/29 miles) Open 11:30 Close 17:00
CP4: Cookridge (8.5/14/28.5/33 miles) Open 09:00 Close 18:00
Finish: Otley Station Top (13/20/34/39 miles) Open 10:00 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.

For up-to-date information and chat about all our events please join this Facebook Group.

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:

Punk Panther North Leeds Greenway 2022

Not Run in 2021

Not Run in 2020

Urban Legend 2019 Results

Urban Legend 2018 Results

Urban Legend 2017 Results

 

FKT: (Please note that courses may vary in route and distance each year)

Long: Stephen Kirk 6:01 (2019)

Short: Kevin Longmate 5:44 (2019)

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Sat 18 May 24 Punk Panther Otley High Views Trail
Sat 1 Jun 24 Punk Panther Ultra Unique
Sat 15 Jun 24 Punk Panther Ripon Stinger
Thu 4 Jul 24 Destiny 200
Thu 4 Jul 24 Punk Panther Dales Way Ultramarathon
Sat 6 Jul 24 Punk Panther Dales High Way Ultra
Sat 3 Aug 24 Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail+Ultra
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