Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle

Event overview

Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an outdoor trail event on 16 May 2026, based at St. Andrew's Church, Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JE. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Entry is open to people aged 18 or older. Maximum entrants are 200; entries close 3 May 2026. The event is part of a series (Race 5 of 10; 50 mile is 2 of 4 in its series). Entries so far: 15 participants.

Course and logistics

The route uses parts of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and Pennine Way, and visits Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar on the ultra distances. Distances, climbs, ITRA points and UTMB qualifications are:

• 13 miles - 1500 ft climb; ITRA 1; UTMB Q20K
• 20 miles - 2200 ft climb; ITRA 1; UTMB Q20K
• 34 miles - 4200 ft climb; ITRA 2; UTMB Q50K
• 50 miles - 7600 ft climb; ITRA 3; UTMB Q100K

All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; 20 mile and half-marathon entrants can hire a tracker for £15. Checkpoints provide water, coke and snacks; no support crews are allowed at checkpoints. Drop bags are allowed for the 50 mile race and will be transferred to CP5. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances; random kit checks will be carried out on course. Final competitor instructions and the final GPX route will be emailed to competitors before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.