Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle
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Event details
Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an outdoor trail event on 16 May 2026 with a base at St. Andrew's Church, Newmarket Street, Skipton, BD23 2JE. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Entry is open to participants aged 18 or older. Maximum field size is 200 entrants; 25 entries are recorded so far. The event is part of a race series (Race 5 of 10, and 2 of 4 for the 50 mile series). ITRA points and UTMB qualification are allocated per distance.
Course, distances and services
- 13 miles: 1,500 ft climb; ITRA 1; UTMB Q20K
- 20 miles: 2,200 ft climb; ITRA 1; UTMB Q20K
- 34 miles: 4,200 ft climb; ITRA 2; UTMB Q50K
- 50 miles: 7,600 ft climb; ITRA 3; UTMB Q100K
The route starts and finishes in Skipton and uses sections of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and Pennine Way. The 34 and 50 mile courses visit Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar; the 50 mile route continues to Pen-y-ghent and follows the Ribble Way on the return. GPX files and a route description are available; final instructions and any diversions will be emailed to competitors.
Checkpoints provide water, coke, energy bars, crisps and a box for vegan and gluten free options; support crews are not allowed at checkpoints. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; shorter-distance runners may hire a tracker for a fee. Drop bags are permitted only for the 50 mile course and will be transferred to CP5. Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-shirt unless they opt out.
Safety and kit
All distances require a minimum kit list and random kit checks will be carried out. Required items include a waterproof jacket, fluids, cup, nutrition, survival/bivvy bag, whistle, hat, gloves, personal first aid kit, a hard copy map/route description, and a tracker on ultramarathon entrants. A head torch is required for the 50 mile course. Parking is available at the Pay & Display car park, Cavendish Street, Skipton, BD23 2AB. Toilets are provided at registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
