Punk Panther Christmas Cracker

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a December trail event around Otley, West Yorkshire, held on 12 December 2026. The event notes a mass start for both distances and offers wide views of the Dales when weather permits. The race base and finish are at Otley Cricket Club, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1RB.

Distances and basic stats:

• 12 miles
• 19 miles
• 32 miles

Each distance has an associated climb value of 1700, 2200 and 3400 feet respectively. ITRA points are listed as 0, 1 and 2; UTMB status is shown as Q20K for one distance and Q50K for another. The event has a minimum age of 18 and a maximum field of 100 entrants.

There are three checkpoints on the course; the 32 mile route visits CP1, CP2, CP1 again and CP3, the 19 mile route visits CP1 and CP3, and the 12 mile route visits CP3 only. Checkpoints provide drinks and food with vegan and gluten free options. If a competitor arrives at a closed checkpoint they will be retired.

Ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; 12 and 19 mile runners may hire a tracker for £15. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks will be made on course; failure to carry required items may lead to disqualification. The route GPX and final instructions are provided to competitors. Finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt and there is hot food and drinks with vegan and gluten free options. Dogs may run subject to event rules but are not permitted inside the cricket club at registration and are not allowed at the finish in the church. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.