Punk Panther Welcome Way
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Event overview
Punk Panther Welcome Way takes place on Saturday 14 March 2026 in Otley, West Yorkshire. The event base is The Bridge Church on Cattle Market Street, Otley, LS21 1RW, with the finish at Otley Cricket Club, Cross Green, LS21 1RB. Organizer: Punk Panther Ultra Marathons. Minimum age is 18. Entries open 31 July 2025 and close 1 March 2026. Maximum entrants: 200. The event is Race 3 of 10 in the series and 1 of 4 in the 50 mile series.
Course, distances, checkpoints and facilities
The trail race largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular route across moorland, rivers, canals, reservoirs, farmland and woodland. High points include Otley Chevin and Burley and Baildon moors. Distances and climbs:
- 13 miles - 1360 ft climb
- 20 miles - 2280 ft climb
- 34 miles - 4240 ft climb
- 50 miles - 6000 ft climb
Checkpoints on the courses include CP1 Denton (8 miles) and CP2 Burley (12.5 miles). Additional ultramarathon checkpoints: CP3 Shipley Glen, CP4 The Chevin and CP5 Arthington Village Hall. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; half marathon and 20 mile runners can hire a tracker for £15. Drop bags are permitted for the 50 mile course. A kit list applies to all distances and includes items such as a waterproof jacket, survival bag, whistle, personal first aid kit and a hard copy of the map; a head torch is required for the 50 mile course. Finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt unless they opt out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
