Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 in Skipton, starting and finishing at St. Andrew's Church, Newmarket Street, Skipton BD23 2JE. The event is organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Entries open 31 July 2025 and close 3 May 2026. Minimum age is 18. Maximum entrants are 200. The event is part of a race series (Race 5 of 10; 50 mile is 2 of 4 in its series).
Course and logistics
Distances offered:
- 13 miles - 1500 ft climb, ITRA 1, UTMB Q20K
- 20 miles - 2200 ft climb, ITRA 1, UTMB Q20K
- 34 miles - 4200 ft climb, ITRA 2, UTMB Q50K
- 50 miles - 7600 ft climb, ITRA 3, UTMB Q100K
Routes use sections of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and the Pennine Way. The 34 and 50 mile routes visit Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. The 50 mile route continues via the Pennine Way to Pen-y-ghent, ascends Fountains Fell, drops into Horton in Ribblesdale, follows the Ribble Way and returns via Malham Tarn and the River Aire to Skipton. Organisers will tape, flag or sign all routes except the 50 mile; tape may be moved or removed so competitors should carry route information.
Logistics: checkpoints are located at Hetton, Gargrave, Malham, Rainscar, Feizor and Airton. Arriving at a checkpoint after it has closed results in retirement from the race. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; trail entrants may hire a tracker for a fee. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances, with random kit checks on course and disqualification for missing required items. Drop bags are allowed for the 50 mile course and are transferred to CP5. Finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt; hot food and vegan/gluten-free options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.