Punk Panther Nidderdale Way

Punk Panther Nidderdale Way

Punk Panther Nidderdale Way is an ultramarathon trail event on the Nidderdale Way in North Yorkshire that visits locations such as Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Scar House Reservoir and How Stean Gorge. The event offers four distance options along a roughly 55-mile route through an area of outstanding natural beauty. Organiser: Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Entry limits are set, with a maximum field of 200 and a minimum age of 18.

Distances and associated climb, ITRA points and UTMB qualification:

• 13 miles - 1700 ft climb; ITRA 1; UTMB Q20K
• 20 miles - 2800 ft climb; ITRA 1; UTMB Q20K
• 32 miles - 4700 ft climb; ITRA 2; UTMB Q50K
• 55 miles - 7500 ft climb; ITRA 3; UTMB Q100K

All entrants are supplied with a tracker that must be worn; the tracker shows locations on the event tracker screen and includes an emergency button that, if used, ends the competitor’s race. Checkpoints along the route provide water, coke, bars, snacks and options for vegan and gluten free. Arriving at a checkpoint after it has closed results in retirement from the race. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances; random kit checks may be carried out and non-compliance can lead to disqualification.

Registration takes place at Pateley Bridge Cricket Club, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire HG3 5HQ. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out; food and hot drinks are available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.