Punk Panthers Six Dales Trail

Event overview

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a trail race on Saturday 13 June 2026 organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. The route runs from the market town of Otley to Pateley Bridge and back along the Six Dales Trail, passing Swinsty, Fewston and Thruscross Reservoirs. Distances offered are:

• 13 miles (Half Marathon)
• 20 miles
• 32 miles (Ultramarathon)

The event is part of a race series (Race 6 of 10). Entry minimum age is 18. Maximum entrants are 200. Entry fees are listed as: Half Marathon £30 (rising to £32.50 from 01/01/2026), 20 Miles £35 (rising to £38.00), Ultra 32 Miles £55 (rising to £70.00). ITRA points and UTMB qualification levels are published for each distance.

Route, kit and race logistics

Registration and the finish are at The Bridge Church, Cattle Market Street, Otley LS21 1RW. A nearby car park is provided at Craftsman Tools Car Park, at the end of Bremner Street off the A659 Pool Road LS21 1JD. Runners must visit all checkpoint/timing points on their course or risk disqualification. Checkpoints provide water, soft drinks, snacks and a vegan box; runners must carry their own cup.

All distances have a mandatory kit list. Items required include a suitable bag, waterproof jacket with taped seams, survival/bivvy bag, whistle, hat, gloves, personal first aid kit, hard copy of the map/route and enough fluids and nutrition. Ultramarathon entrants are supplied with a tracker; shorter-distance runners may hire a tracker for a fee. Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out. Dogs are not permitted inside the church. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.