Wharfedale Skyline

Event Overview

The Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a trail running event on Saturday, 14 November 2026. It is the final race in a ten-event series. The event offers three distances: a half marathon (13 miles), a 20-mile trail race, and an ultramarathon (35 miles).

The Route

The devised route follows the hills around Otley, Ilkley, and Guiseley. Key landmarks on the course include Otley Chevin’s Surprise View, the Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, and Lindley Wood Reservoir. The total climb for each distance is approximately 1700 feet (half marathon), 2800 feet (20 miles), and 4800 feet (ultramarathon). Provisional GPX files of the route are available from the organizer, with the final version sent to competitors before the event.

Event Details

The event is based at Otley Cricket Club (Cross Green, Otley) for registration. The start is at Station Top, Otley. Parking is available at the Craftsman Tools Car Park off Bremner Street in Otley. Registration times are allocated by distance. The maximum number of entrants is 200, and the minimum age to participate is 18. Entrants in the ultramarathon receive a tracker; trackers can be hired for the shorter distances. Each checkpoint provides water, coke, energy bars, and crisps, with vegan and gluten-free options. The finish is at Otley Cricket Club, where finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt, with homemade hot food and drinks available.

Rules and Requirements

All participants must carry a mandatory kit list, which includes a suitable bag, waterproof jacket, fluids, cup, nutrition, survival bag, whistle, hat, gloves, first aid kit, map, and a mobile phone. A head torch is required for the 35-mile course. Random kit checks are conducted on the course. Dogs are allowed to run with participants subject to specific rules. Safety support runners are permitted. Competitor instructions are sent the week before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.