Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle
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Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle
The event starts in the market town of Skipton and follows routes that include parts of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and the Pennine Way. The ultramarathon route passes Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar and showcases upland sections of the Dales.
Distances:
- 13 miles (Half Marathon)
- 20 miles
- 34 miles (Ultramarathon)
Climb for the three distances is 1500 ft, 2200 ft and 4200 ft respectively. The event carries ITRA points of 1, 1 and 2 and UTMB qualification categories Q20K, Q20K and Q50K. Minimum age for entry is 18 and the field is limited to 200 entrants. Checkpoints are located at Hetton, Gargrave, Malham and Airton, with the finish at St. Andrew's Church in Skipton.
All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; trail race entrants may hire a tracker for a fee. Pressing the tracker emergency button ends that entrant's race and they should remain where they are. Organisers conduct random kit checks on the course and non compliance may lead to disqualification.
A kit list applies to all distances and includes waterproof jacket, fluids, cup, nutrition, survival bivvy, whistle, hat, gloves, personal first aid, a hard copy of the route and a charged mobile phone. Dogs may run subject to event rules but are not permitted inside registration or at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
