Punk Panther Green Gateways

Punk Panther Green Gateways

Punk Panther Green Gateways is a trail race in and around Leeds, starting and finishing at Otley Cricket Club (LS21 1RB). The route follows the Green Gateways/Meanwood Valley Trail and stays largely off-road while linking parks and public green spaces close to the city. The event offers multiple distances from half marathon to ultramarathon and is described as the Punk Panther season curtain-raiser. The race does not accept entries on the day.

Event details

• 14.0 miles
• 20.0 miles
• 34.1 miles

Key facts: climb for each distance is 1,535 / 2,425 / 3,435 feet respectively. The event is Race 1 of 10 in the series, has a maximum of 200 entrants and awards ITRA points and UTMB qualification (Q20K for shorter distances, Q50K for the ultra). Car parking is provided at Craftsman Tools (Bremner Street, LS21 1JD). Registration is at Otley Cricket Club. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; half-marathon and 20-mile runners may hire a tracker for £15. Provisional GPX files and final route instructions are provided to competitors; tape and signs are used but runners should carry navigation materials as tape can be moved. A kit list is mandatory and random kit checks may be carried out; failure to carry required kit may lead to disqualification. There are three checkpoints on the course; the 34-mile visits all three, the 20-mile visits two, and the half marathon visits one. Finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt; hot food with vegan and gluten-free options is available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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