Punk Panther Nidderdale Way

Event overview

Punk Panther Nidderdale Way is a trail ultramarathon held on Saturday 24 October 2026 in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. The event follows 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. Entries open 18 August 2025 and close 11 October 2026. Minimum age is 18. Maximum entrants: 200. Entries listed so far: 23 participants.

Race details

There are four distance options:

• 13 miles
• 20 miles
• 32 miles
• 55 miles

Climb for each distance (in feet): 1700 / 2800 / 4700 / 7500. ITRA points for each distance: 1 / 1 / 2 / 3. UTMB qualification for each distance: Q20K / Q20K / Q50K / Q100K.

Registration takes place at Pateley Bridge Cricket Club, Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3 5HQ. Public car parks are close to registration. Provisional GPX files and route description are available on the organiser website; the final route will be emailed with the final competitor instructions.

All entrants receive a tracker that must be worn during the race. Checkpoints provide water, coke, energy bars and crisps, with a box for vegan and gluten free items. Checkpoints occur at these locations and mileages: CP1 Lofthouse Memorial Hall Car Park (6.2 miles); CP2 Middlesmoor Car Park (15 miles); CP3 Wath (21 miles); CP4 Pateley Bridge (28 miles); CP5 Birstwith (38 miles); CP6 Brimham Hall (49 miles).

Mandatory minimum kit is listed by the organiser and will be subject to random checks. Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out; hot food and drinks with vegan and gluten free options are available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.