Punk Panther New Year Half & Marathon
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About the race
Punk Panther New Year Half & Marathon is a trail race held on Saturday 2 January 2027 with base facilities at Otley Cricket Club, Otley. The event follows the Green Gateways trail that links parks and public green spaces around North Leeds, with views from The Chevin and sections through Yeadon Banks, Yeadon Tarn and Danefield Woods. The marathon route also visits The Billing and includes a riverside section along the River Aire.
Distances:
- Half Marathon - 14.0 miles, 1535 ft ascent
- Marathon - 26.2 miles, 3276 ft ascent
There are three checkpoints on the course; the marathon visits all three and the half visits the middle checkpoint. Checkpoints provide drinks, snacks and energy bars, with vegan and gluten free options available. If a runner arrives at a checkpoint after it has closed they will be retired from the race.
Entry details include open and close dates, maximum entrants of 200, minimum age 18, and published entry fees. Entries are not accepted on the day. Marathon entrants receive a tracker; half marathon entrants may hire a tracker for a fee. Trackers are used for live tracking and include an emergency button that ends the runner’s race.
Competitors must carry mandatory safety kit and may be subject to random kit checks; failure to carry required items can result in disqualification. Final route files and competitor instructions are provided to entrants before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
