Nidderdale Way Weekend
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Punk Panther Nidderdale Way
This is a trail running event on the Nidderdale Way in North Yorkshire, with sections that pass Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks, Scar House Reservoir and How Stean Gorge. The route includes a full 55 mile loop and shorter options, all on largely waymarked paths.
Distances are offered as:
- 13 miles
- 20 miles
- 32 miles
- 55 miles
Total ascent is given for each distance as 1700, 2800, 4700 and 7500 feet respectively. The event carries ITRA points of 1, 1, 2 and 3 for the four distances and UTMB qualifying codes Q20K, Q20K, Q50K and Q100K corresponding to the distances.
Minimum age to enter is 18. Entrants are limited to a maximum field of 200. Registration takes place in Pateley Bridge and there are public car parks close to registration.
All entrants are supplied with a tracker that will be switched on at registration and displayed on an online tracker screen; the tracker includes an emergency button which, if activated in range, ends the runner's race. Provisional GPX files and a route description are available and the final route will be emailed to competitors; no course taping will be used.
A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks may take place; failure to carry required kit can lead to disqualification. Checkpoints provide water, coke, energy bars and crisps and include a box for vegan and gluten free runners. Finishers receive a medal and an event T shirt unless they opt out, and hot food with vegan and gluten free options is provided at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
