Wharfedale Skyline
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Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline
Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a trail running event around the hills near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley. The route passes Otley Chevin’s Surprise View, the Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley and Lindley Wood Reservoir. Distances and associated climb and points information are provided by the organiser.
- 13 miles (Half marathon)
- 20 miles (Trail race)
- 34–35 miles (Ultramarathon)
The event lists climb figures of 1,700 / 2,800 / 4,800 feet for the three distances and shows ITRA and UTMB point allocations for each distance. Minimum age is 18 and the maximum field is 200 entrants. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out. Trophies are awarded as detailed by the organiser.
Checkpoints provide water, cola and energy snacks with vegan and gluten free options. All ultramarathon entrants are supplied with a tracker; runners in shorter distances can hire a tracker for a fee. A provisional GPX and route description are available and final instructions will be emailed to competitors before the race. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances, including a waterproof jacket, survival bag, whistle, hard copy map or route description and a mobile phone. Registration and finish are at The Bridge United Reform Church in Otley; the start is at Station Top Otley. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
