Punk Panther Christmas Cracker

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker

Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a winter trail event held near Otley, with multiple route lengths and on-course support. The event offers three distances and associated climbs, ITRA points, and UTMB qualification categories.

Distances

• 12 miles, 1700 ft climb, ITRA 0, UTMB no qualification
• 19 miles, 2200 ft climb, ITRA 1, UTMB Q20K
• 32 miles, 3400 ft climb, ITRA 2, UTMB Q50K

All ultramarathon entrants are supplied with a tracker. Trail race entrants can hire a tracker for a fee. Each route uses a series of checkpoints where competitors can find drinks, energy bars, snacks and options that include vegan and gluten free choices. There are three checkpoints in total; the 32 mile course visits CP1, CP2, CP1 again and CP3, the 19 mile course visits CP1 and CP3, and the 12 mile course visits CP3 only.

Registration and the finish are located at The Bridge United Reform Church in Otley. Every finisher receives a medal and an event T shirt unless they opt out; hot food and drinks are available at the finish. Dogs are permitted on the course subject to rules but are not allowed inside the church at registration or at the finish.

Organisers set a minimum age of 18 and a maximum field of 100 entrants. Competitors must carry mandatory kit and may be subject to random checks; failure to carry required kit can result in disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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