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Punk Panther Welcome Way

Otley, United Kingdom • 14 Mar 2026

Event overview

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail race on Saturday 14 March 2026 based in Otley, West Yorkshire (The Bridge Church as event location). The course largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular trail that passes moorland, rivers, canals, reservoirs, farmland and woodland. Notable high points include Otley Chevin and Burley and Baildon moors. Entries open 31 July 2025 and close 1 March 2026. Minimum age is 18 and the event has a maximum of 200 entrants. This edition is the 100th Punk Panther event and is listed as Race 3 of 10 in the series, including one of four races in the 50 mile series.

Distances and race details

  • 13 miles - 1360 ft climb
  • 20 miles - 2280 ft climb
  • 34 miles - 4240 ft climb
  • 50 miles - 6000 ft climb

ITRA points are listed as 1 / 1 / 2 / 3 for the respective distances. UTMB qualification codes are Q20K for the shorter distances and Q50K for the longer distances. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; half marathon and 20 mile entrants can hire a tracker for a fee. Checkpoints are used on all courses and have closing times; arriving after a checkpoint closes will result in retirement from the race. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks will be carried out on course. The finish is at Otley Cricket Club; finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt, and food options include hot drinks and several meal choices with vegan and gluten free options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Otley

Race information

Website
UTMB 20K UTMB 50K
50 mi
Welcome Way 50 Mile Ultramarathon
34 mi
Welcome Way 34 Mile Ultramarathon
21 mi
Welcome Way 20 Mile Trail Race
16 mi
Welcome Way Trail Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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