Punk Panther Nidderdale Way

Punk Panther Nidderdale Way : 24 October 2026

Punk Panther Nidderdale Way is a trail ultramarathon in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. The route is a 55-mile loop on the Nidderdale Way and passes locations such as Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Scar House Reservoir and How Stean Gorge. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Maximum entrants are 200 and the minimum age is 18. Registration is at Pateley Bridge Cricket Club, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5HQ. Provisional GPX files and a route description are available from the organiser and final instructions are emailed the week before the event. The course will not be taped and competitors must use the emailed final route version for any last minute diversions.

Distances, checkpoints and kit

• 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

Checkpoints are located at Lofthouse (6.2 miles), Middlesmoor (15 miles), Wath (21 miles), Pateley Bridge (28 miles), Birstwith (38 miles) and Brimham Hall (49 miles). Each checkpoint provides water, coke, energy bars and crisps, with a box for vegan and gluten free runners. Arriving at a checkpoint after it has closed will result in retirement from the race. All entrants receive a tracker at registration; trackers must be worn and include an emergency button that, when pressed in range, ends the race. A mandatory kit list includes a suitable bag, waterproof jacket, cup, survival/bivvy bag, whistle, mobile phone with organiser contact stored, head torch, hat, gloves, personal first aid, hard copy map/route description, enough fluids and nutrition. Random kit checks may be carried out on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.