Punk Panther Nidderdale Way
Pateley Bridge, United Kingdom • 24 Oct 2026
Event overview
Punk Panther Nidderdale Way is an ultramarathon trail event on Saturday 24 October 2026 along the Nidderdale Way in North Yorkshire. The route passes locations named Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Scar House Reservoir and How Stean Gorge. Entries open 18 August 2025 and close 11 October 2026. Minimum age is 18. Maximum entrants are 200 and there are 15 participants entered so far. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons and registration is at Pateley Bridge Cricket Club, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5HQ. Public car parks are close to registration.
Race format and logistics
Distances:
- 13 miles
- 20 miles
- 32 miles
- 55 miles
Climb for the four distances is 1700, 2800, 4700 and 7500 feet respectively. ITRA points are listed as 1, 1, 2 and 3 for the four distances. UTMB qualification status is shown as Q20K, Q20K, Q50K and Q100K respectively.
The route is mainly on the waymarked Nidderdale Way; provisional GPX files and a route description are available from the organiser and the final version is emailed with final instructions. The event will not be taped. All entrants receive a tracker at registration; the tracker must be worn and contains an emergency button that, if pressed and in range, ends the race. Checkpoints are positioned on the route with food and drinks and a box for vegan and gluten free options; arriving at a checkpoint after it has closed results in retirement from the race. Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-shirt and hot food and drinks are available at the finish. A mandatory kit list applies and random kit checks will be carried out on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.