Punk Panther Green Gateways
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About the race
Punk Panther New Year Half & Marathon is a trail running event on Saturday 2 January 2027 based in Otley, United Kingdom. The race follows sections of the Green Gateways route that links parks and public green spaces around North Leeds, with parts of the route passing The Chevin, Yeadon Banks, Yeadon Tarn and Danefield Woods. The marathon course also includes The Billing and a riverside section along the River Aire. Distances: - Marathon - 26.2 miles, 3276 feet climb - Half Marathon - 14.0 miles, 1535 feet climb The event is limited to 200 entrants and has a minimum age of 18.
Entries open 1 July 2026 and close 6 December 2026; entries on the day are not accepted. Marathon entrants receive a tracker supplied by the organisers; half marathon entrants may hire a tracker for £15. There are checkpoint provisions with drinks, snacks and vegan and gluten free options; the marathon visits three checkpoints while the half marathon visits one checkpoint on the route. Participants must carry the mandatory kit listed by the organisers, which includes a waterproof jacket with taped seams, survival bag, whistle, cup for checkpoint drinks, personal first aid, hard copy map or route description and other items.
All finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out, and hot food with dietary options is available at the finish. Routes will be taped and provisional GPX files are available; final instructions are issued to competitors before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
