Punk Panther Ripon Stinger
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Event Overview
The Punk Panther Ripon Stinger is a trail running event starting and finishing in Studley Roger, near the historic city of Ripon. The route mainly follows the Ripon Rowel waymarked trail. It visits wooded valleys and sites such as the Fountains Abbey and Studley Water Gardens world heritage site, and passes through the River Skell's Valley of the Seven Bridges. For the 2026 event, the ultra distance includes the Valley of the Seven Bridges.
Distances and Terrain
The event offers three distances:
- 14.2 miles with 743 feet of climb
- 23 miles with 1688 feet of climb
- 35.1 miles with 3456 feet of climb
The 35.1-mile ultramarathon qualifies for UTMB Q50K and offers 2 ITRA points.
Course and Checkpoints
The course follows the Ripon Rowel route. Checkpoints provide water, soft drinks, crisps, chocolate, and other snacks, with vegan and gluten free options available. They are located at North Stainley, Masham (ultra only), and Skelding. Support crews are permitted at checkpoints except for Skelding.
Event Facilities
Registration and the finish are at Studley Roger Village Hall. Parking is available at Studley Lane for a £2 donation. Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-shirt, with an option to opt out. Homemade hot food, including vegan and gluten free options, hot drinks, and snacks are provided at the finish.
Additional Information
Ultramarathon entrants are supplied with trackers; participants in other distances can hire them. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances. The event is part of the Punk Panther Race Series (race 4 of 10) and has a maximum of 200 entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
