Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs

Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs

This trail event follows a route devised by the Punk Panther team and runs along waterside sections that pass seven reservoirs. The route includes Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, Thruscross, John O’Gaunt, Beaver Dyke and Scargill reservoirs; Eccup reservoir is included on the longer route. Notable landmarks on the course include Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag.

Distances:

• 13 miles
• 20 miles
• 32 miles

The event has a minimum age of 18 and a maximum field size of 200 entrants. Registration is based at The Bridge Church in Otley and a designated car park is listed for competitors. Checkpoints on the courses provide water, coke, energy bars and crisps; the 32 mile course has checkpoints at Blubberhouses and Stainburn, while shorter courses use Swinsty and Stainburn as key control points. Trackers are supplied to ultramarathon entrants; half marathon and 20 mile entrants may hire a tracker for a fee. Trackers show on an online tracker screen and include an emergency button.

Competitors must carry a specified kit at all times. Required items include a suitable bag, waterproof jacket with taped seams, sufficient fluids and a cup, nutrition, survival or bivvy bag, whistle, hat or buff, gloves, a personal first aid kit, a hard copy of the map or route description and a mobile phone. Random kit checks are carried out and missing mandatory kit may lead to disqualification.

Finishers receive a medal and an event T shirt unless they opt out. Food at the finish includes homemade pie, cheese toasties and a 10 bean chilli with hot drinks and snacks. Dogs may run subject to event rules but are not permitted inside the church. Support crews must avoid official checkpoints except where specifically allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.