Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs

Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs : 26 September 2026, Otley, UK

Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a trail running event organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons on 26 September 2026. The event is based in Otley (finish and registration at The Bridge Church, Cattle Market St, Otley LS21 1RW) and is limited to 200 entrants. The route passes seven reservoirs: Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, Thruscross, John O’Gaunt, Beaver Dyke and Scargill; Eccup reservoir is included on the longest route. Sections of note include Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag.

Distances, course details and logistics

• 13 miles (half marathon)
• 20 miles
• 32 miles (ultramarathon)

Climb for the distances is listed as 1,400 / 1,900 / 3,500 feet respectively. ITRA points are 1 / 1 / 2 and UTMB qualifications shown as Q20K / Q20K / Q50K. Checkpoints are on the routes (examples: Blubberhouses at 9 miles, Swinsty at 7.5 miles, Stainburn at 13 and 24 miles) and all finish at The Bridge Church, Otley. The organisers provide GPX files and a final route description will be emailed to competitors; routes will be taped but tape may be moved or removed so competitors should not rely on it alone.

All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; half and 20-mile entrants can hire a tracker for a fee. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks may be carried out on course; failure to carry required kit may lead to disqualification. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.