Punk Panther Headtorch Half

Otley, United Kingdom • 6 Oct 2026

Event overview

Punk Panther Autumn Headtorch Half is scheduled for 6 October 2026 at Swinsty Moor Car Park, North Lane, LS21 2NP. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Distances offered are:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10 km
  • 5 km

Entry fee is listed as £15.00 and the event has a maximum of 150 entrants. The course climbs are given as 800 ft for the half, 400 ft for the 10 km and 200 ft for the 5 km.

Course and facilities

The half consists of two laps of Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. The 10 km is one lap of Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. The 5 km is one lap of Swinsty Reservoir. The course will not be taped. Water will be available at the event gazebo after the first lap and at the finish. The finish line is located at the edge of the woods before the road back to the car park. Every finisher receives a medal.

Car parking is at Swinsty Moor Car Park; this is a pay-and-display car park with a £3 charge for six hours (card only). Toilets are in the car park. The event lists a kit list that includes a head torch and a mobile phone with the race director’s number stored. Final competitor instructions and results will be provided to competitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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