Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle

Skipton, United Kingdom • 16 May 2026

Event overview

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 in Skipton, starting and finishing at St. Andrew's Church, Newmarket Street, Skipton BD23 2JE. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Entries open 31 July 2025 and close 3 May 2026. Minimum age is 18. Maximum entrants are 200. The event is part of a race series (Race 5 of 10; 50 mile is 2 of 4 in its series).

Course and logistics

Distances offered:

  • 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

Routes use sections of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and the Pennine Way. The 34 and 50 mile routes visit Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. The 50 mile route continues via the Pennine Way to Pen-y-ghent, ascends Fountains Fell, drops into Horton in Ribblesdale, follows the Ribble Way and returns via Malham Tarn and the River Aire to Skipton. Organisers will tape, flag or sign all routes except the 50 mile; tape may be moved or removed so competitors should carry route information.

Logistics: checkpoints are located at Hetton, Gargrave, Malham, Rainscar, Feizor and Airton. Arriving at a checkpoint after it has closed results in retirement from the race. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; trail entrants may hire a tracker for a fee. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances, with random kit checks on course and disqualification for missing required items. Drop bags are allowed for the 50 mile course and are transferred to CP5. Finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt; hot food and vegan/gluten-free options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
53 mi
2320 m+
Skipton Skedaddle 50 Mile Ultramarathon
36 mi
1285 m+
Skipton Skedaddle 34 Mile Ultramarathon
22 mi
665 m+
Skipton Skedaddle 20 Mile Trail Race
14 mi
435 m+
Skipton Skedaddle Trail Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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