Punk Panther Otley High Views
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Event details
Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a trail running event held on Saturday 29 August 2026 in Skipton, with registration at St Andrew's Church, Newmarket Street. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons and is limited to a maximum of 200 entrants. Entries open on Sunday 17 August 2025 and close on Sunday 16 August 2026. The race is listed as Race 7 of 10 in the organiser's series and as Race 3 of 4 for the 50 mile series. ITRA points and UTMB qualification designations are provided for each distance.
Courses, support and rules
The route leaves Skipton and follows tracks and trails west to meet the Pennine Way near Pinhaw Beacon, then on through Thornton in Craven, Gargrave, Malham Tarn, Arncliffe, Starbotton, Kettlewell, Grassington, Burnsall and Barden Bridge before returning to Skipton via Embsay. Distances and associated climb and points are:
- 13 miles (approximately) - 1500 ft climb
- 20 miles - 2200 ft climb
- 34 miles - 4200 ft climb
- 50 miles - 7600 ft climb
Checkpoints are staffed and provide water, coke, energy bars, crisps and vegan and gluten-free snacks. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; 20 mile and half marathon runners may hire a tracker for a fee. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances; random kit checks will take place on course and noncompliance may lead to disqualification. Drop bags are accepted for the 50 mile course and will be transferred to CP3 (Malham Tarn). Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out; hot food and hot drinks are available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
