Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs
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About the race
Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a waterside trail event organised by the Punk Panther team near Otley. The route passes seven reservoirs—Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, Thruscross, John O’Gaunt, Beaver Dyke and Scargill—with Eccup reservoir added on the longest course. Notable trail features include Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag.
Distances follow a progression from half marathon to ultramarathon and carry measured climb and qualification points:
- 13 miles (approx. 1,400 ft climb, ITRA 1, UTMB Q20K)
- 20 miles (approx. 1,900 ft climb, ITRA 1, UTMB Q20K)
- 32 miles (approx. 3,500 ft climb, ITRA 2, UTMB Q50K)
Each checkpoint supplies water, coke, energy bars and crisps. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; half marathon and 20-mile runners may hire trackers. GPX files and a route description are provided in advance and the route will be taped, but participants should not rely solely on tape for navigation.
A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks will be carried out on course; missing required items may lead to disqualification. Dogs are permitted on the course subject to event rules, but dogs are not allowed inside the registration/finish building at the Bridge United Reform Church in Otley. The event has a minimum age of 18 and a maximum field of 200 entrants. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out; food and hot drinks are available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
