Punk Panther Otley High Views
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Event overview
Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a trail running event on 29 August 2026 in Skipton, organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Registration and race information are based at St Andrew's Church, Newmarket Street, Skipton. Minimum age is 18. Entry opens 17 August 2025 and closes 16 August 2026. Maximum entrants: 200. Entry fees vary by distance and increase from 01/01/2026.
Distances
- 13 miles
- 20 miles
- 34 miles
- 50 miles
Course, support and rules
The route leaves Skipton, joins the Pennine Way near Pinhaw Beacon, passes Gargrave, Malham Tarn, Arncliffe, Starbotton and follows the Dales Way through Kettlewell, Grassington and Burnsall before returning to Skipton via Embsay. Climb for the distances is listed as 1500 / 2200 / 4200 / 7600 feet respectively. ITRA points: 1 / 1 / 2 / 3. UTMB qualifications: Q20K / Q20K / Q50K / Q100K.
Checkpoints provide water, coke, energy bars, crisps and vegan and gluten-free snacks. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker that must be worn; half marathon and 20 mile runners may hire a tracker for £15. Routes will be taped or signed except the 50 mile route; tapes may be moved, so competitors must navigate with the provided route description or GPX. Drop bags are allowed for the 50 mile race and will be transferred to CP3. Mandatory kit includes a suitable bag, waterproof jacket with taped seams, fluids, cup, nutrition, survival/bivvy bag, whistle, hat, gloves, personal first aid, hard copy map/route description; head torch required for the 50 mile course. Finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt unless they opt out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
