Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle

Event

The Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is scheduled for 7 February 2026. The race is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons and is based around Harrogate and Knaresborough, with the start location at Nidd Gorge Car Park, Ripley Road, Knaresborough (HG5 9H). Entry is open from 31 July 2025 to 25 January 2026. Minimum age is 18. Maximum entrants are 200; there were 51 participants listed at the time of this information. Entry fees listed are: Ultra (34 miles) £70.00, 20 miles £38.00, Half marathon £32.50.

Course and logistics

The route encircles Harrogate at a radius of about 3-4 miles, uses country paths and passes through Nidd Gorge. The event follows parts of the Harrogate Ringway and, for the ultramarathon, the Knaresborough Round. GPX files and a route description are available; final competitor instructions will be emailed before the event. Checkpoints provide water, coke, energy bars, crisps and boxes of vegan and gluten-free snacks. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; trail runners may hire a tracker for £15. There are mandatory kit requirements with random on-course checks; failure to carry required kit may lead to disqualification. Cut-offs apply at checkpoints and late arrivals will be retired. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out; hot food with vegan and gluten-free options will be available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 14 miles - climb 809 feet
• 20 miles - climb 2,105 feet
• 34 miles - climb 2,345 feet