Punk Panther New Year Half & Marathon
| Marathon | £62.50 | |
| Half Marathon | £32.50 |
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Ring in the New Year with a race on the first Saturday. With 2027 just two days old, a chance to set some New Years running resolutions and hit the trail running! You can choose from Half Marathon or Marathon. This trail race is based on the popular long distance walk - Green Gateways a trail that unites the parks and public green spaces around North Leeds, with great views (weather permitting) from The Chevin. The route also visits Yeadon Banks and Yeadon Tarn as well as going through Danefield Woods. The Marathon also takes in The Billing and a delightful run along the River Aire.
PLEASE NOTE - WE DO NOT ACCEPT ENTRIES ON THE DAY
Distances: 14.0/26.2 miles
Climb: 1535/3276 feet
ITRA Points: 1/1
UTMB: Q20K/Q20K
Minimum Age: 18
Trophies: Please see here for details of which trophies will be presented.
Dogs: We allow runners to participate with a dog subject these rules.
Safety Support Runners: We permit Safety Support Runners, see here for more information.
Safeguarding: We have a number of safeguarding measures which can be found here.
Buddy Runner: If you wish to run with someone please let us know details can be found here.
Race Series: No
Maximum Entrants: 200
Event Closes: 17:30
Car Park: Craftsman Tools Open 06:00 (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). ///judges.puncture.sofa. Please note that the car park will be locked at 20:00
Toilets: There are toilets available at Registration.
Registration: The Bridge United Reform Church, Side Entrance, Cattlemarket Street, Otley, LS21 1RW. ///rephrase.song.spirits
06:30 to 07:15 Marathons
07:15 to 07:45 Half Marathon
Please ensure that you register in your time window and not before.
PLEASE NOTE DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED INSIDE AT REGISTRATION.
Trackers: All marathon entrants will be supplied with a tracker. Half marathon 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 Green Gateways 2027 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 this page. The final version will be confirmed to all competitors with the Final Race Instructions the week before the event.
Taping: We will tape/flag/sign all routes 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, 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) Medic (07942 689935) stored in it.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PHONE ON AT ALL TIMES SO THAT WE CAN CONTACT YOU IF NECESSARY.
Tracker for Marathon (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 (Marathon course only).
NB: Dependent on the weather this list may be amended when the final competitor instructions are sent out.
Race Brief: There will be a race brief as soon at registration as soon as registration closes for each distance. The Race Director will then lead all the runners to the start line.
Start: 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. Nearest postcode is LS21 3HF. ///legal.hint.saved
07:30 Marathon
08:00 Half Marathon
Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has a selection of items including water, coke, fanta, energy bars, snacks, crisps & more. There are vegan and gluten free options at all checkpoints, please ask.
There are three Checkpoints in total for the race.
The Marathon route visits CP1, CP2 & CP3.
The Half Marathon route only visits CP2.
Marathon Checkpoints
CP1: Rawdon Library 7.0 miles Open 08:15 Cut Off 10:00 ///proof.movie.risen
CP2: Cookridge 14.3 miles Open 09:00 Cut Off 12:00 ///spider.hurt.affair
CP3: Bramhope 21.4 miles Open 09:45 Cut Off 14:30 ///lakes.park.collect
Finish: The Bridge United Reform Church, Side Entrance, Cattlemarket Street, Otley, LS21 1RW. ///rephrase.song.spirits
Half Marathon Checkpoint
CP2: Cookridge 8.2 miles Open 09:00 Cut Off 12:00 ///spider.hurt.affair
Finish: The Bridge United Reform Church, Side Entrance, Cattlemarket Street, Otley, LS21 1RW. ///rephrase.song.spirits
Cut - Offs: If you arrive at a CP after it is 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. This is due to a lack of space that we need for our marshals and medic.
Finish: The Bridge United Reform Church, Side Entrance, Cattlemarket Street, Otley, LS21 1RW. ///rephrase.song.spirits
Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt (unless you opt out). There is homemade hot food, (with vegan and Gluten Free options) in addition to hot drinks and snacks at the finish.
PLEASE NOTE DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED INSIDE AT THE FINISH.
Final Competitor instructions: These will be available from the Punk Panther Website shortly after main entries close.
Results: Previous results can be found here Green Gateway 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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