Punk Panther Otley High Views

Event overview

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a trail running event on 29 August 2026 based in Skipton, with registration at St Andrew's Church, Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JE. The organiser is Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Maximum entries are 200 and the minimum age is 18. Entries open 17 August 2025 and close 16 August 2026.

Distances

• 13 miles
• 20 miles
• 34 miles
• 50 miles

Course climb ranges from 1500 to 7600 feet. ITRA points and UTMB qualification values vary by distance; the listed values are 1/1/2/3 and Q20K/Q20K/Q50K/Q100K respectively.

Route, facilities and rules

The route leaves Skipton, goes west to meet the Pennine Way near Pinhaw Beacon, then passes Thornton in Craven, Gargrave, Malham Tarn, Arncliffe and Starbotton, and follows the Dales Way through Kettlewell, Grassington and Burnsall to Barden Bridge before returning to Skipton via Embsay. GPX files and a route description are provided; a final version will be emailed with final competitor instructions.

All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; half marathon and 20 mile entrants may hire a tracker for a fee. Drop bags are allowed for the 50 mile course and will be transferred to the Malham Tarn checkpoint. Checkpoints provide water, coke, energy bars and vegan and gluten free snacks. Runners found at a closed checkpoint will be retired from the race.

A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks may be carried out on course. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out; hot food and drinks are available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.