Punk Panther Nidderdale Dark Skies Trail
Info: New entries for this event closed on Sunday 9th October 2022.
| Entry Fee | £60.00 |
As part of our Nidderdale Race Weekend we are offering this exciting new night event, alongaide the rest of the Nidderdale Way Challenge.
Starting from Pateley Bridge shortly before sunset at 5pm the race follows the route of the Nidderdale Way along the River Nidd to Gouthwaite Reservoir. The out onto the moors around to Scar House Reservoir, it then climbs up to Middlesmoor befoire going around How Stean Gorge, Ramsgill back along Gouthwaite Reservoir and then a loop around Providence mines before returning to the Nidderdale showground at Pateley Bridge.
Distance: 26.5 miles
Climb: 3800 feet
UTMB Points: 2
Race Series: N/A
Maximum Entrants: 300
Event Closes: 20:00 Sunday 23rd October 2022
Car Park: Nidderdale Showground, Pateley Bridge
Registration: In the Car Park from 3pm
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.
Start: From Pateley Bridge at 17:00
Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps.
CP5: Bouthwaite (6 miles & 20 miles) Open 12:30 Close 23:59
CP6: Scar House Reservoir (14 miles) Open 13:30 Close 22:00
Pateley Bridge will remain open during the whole event until Sunday 20:00
Finish: Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt.
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.
View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
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.
Other events in this series
| 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 Trail+Ultra |
| Sat 3 Aug 24 | Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail+Ultra |
| Sat 7 Sep 24 | Punk Panther Reservoir Dogs Trail+Ultra |
| Sat 28 Sep 24 | Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost |
| Sat 19 Oct 24 | Nidderdale Festival Dark Skies |
| Sat 19 Oct 24 | Nidderdale Weekend Festival Saturday |
| Sun 20 Oct 24 | Nidderdale Weekend Festival Sunday |
| Sat 16 Nov 24 | Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline Trail |
| Sat 7 Dec 24 | Punk Panther Christmas Cracker Handicap |
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