Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle
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Event overview
The Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is scheduled for 7 February 2026 and takes place around Harrogate and Knaresborough. The route circles the spa town at a radius of about 3-4 miles, uses mainly country paths and passes through Nidd Gorge. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons and is Race 2 of a 10-race series. Entry opens 31 July 2025 and closes 25 January 2026. Minimum age is 18 and the maximum number of entrants is 200. Entries listed on the page show 15 participants so far.
Distances:
- Half marathon
- 20 miles
- 34 miles (ultramarathon)
Climb values listed for the courses are 809 ft, 2,105 ft and 2,345 ft. ITRA points are shown as 0 / 1 / 2 and UTMB qualification as Q20K / Q20K / Q50K.
Course, checkpoints and requirements
The stated start location is Nidd Gorge Car Park, Ripley Road, Knaresborough, HG5 9H. Registration is at Pannal Village Hall. GPX files and a route description are provided; final instructions will be emailed to competitors. Routes will be taped or flagged but tape may be moved, so it should not be the sole navigation aid.
Checkpoints are listed for each distance and provide water, coke, energy bars, crisps and boxes of vegan and gluten free snacks. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; trail-race runners may hire a tracker for £15. The tracker includes an emergency button which, if pressed while in range, ends the runner’s race. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks may be carried out; missing kit can lead to disqualification. Every finisher is recorded as receiving a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.