Punk Panthers Wharfedale Skyline

Event details

Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a trail running event on 14 November 2026 around the Wharfedale skyline near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley in West Yorkshire. Distances offered are:

• 13 miles
• 20 miles
• 35 miles

Climb for the courses is listed as 1,700 / 2,800 / 4,800 feet respectively. The event carries ITRA points of 1 / 1 / 2 and UTMB qualification status Q20K / Q20K / Q50K for the three distances. Minimum age is 18 on race day. Maximum entrants are 200. Entries open 16 November 2025 and close 1 November 2026. Entry fees include an ultramarathon fee of £55 (increasing to £70 from 01/01/2026), 20-mile fee £35 (increasing to £38), and half-marathon fee £30 (increasing to £32.50).

Course and logistics

The route passes Otley Chevin - Surprise View, Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, and Lindley Wood Reservoir. Provisional GPX files and a route description are available from the event page; a final GPX and final competitor instructions will be emailed before the event. Checkpoints and timing points are placed on the course; checkpoints provide water, coke, energy bars and crisps with vegan and gluten-free options. All ultramarathon entrants are supplied with a tracker; half-marathon and 20-mile runners may hire a tracker for £15. The tracker shows live position and has an emergency button that, if pressed in range, ends the runner’s race. A compulsory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks may be carried out on course. Parking and registration locations are provided in event information. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt and food is available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.