Punk Panther Welcome Way
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Event overview
Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail race on Saturday 14 March 2026 based in Otley, West Yorkshire (The Bridge Church as event location). The course largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular trail that passes moorland, rivers, canals, reservoirs, farmland and woodland. Notable high points include Otley Chevin and Burley and Baildon moors. Entries open 31 July 2025 and close 1 March 2026. Minimum age is 18 and the event has a maximum of 200 entrants. This edition is the 100th Punk Panther event and is listed as Race 3 of 10 in the series, including one of four races in the 50 mile series.
Distances and race details
- 13 miles - 1360 ft climb
- 20 miles - 2280 ft climb
- 34 miles - 4240 ft climb
- 50 miles - 6000 ft climb
ITRA points are listed as 1 / 1 / 2 / 3 for the respective distances. UTMB qualification codes are Q20K for the shorter distances and Q50K for the longer distances. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; half marathon and 20 mile entrants can hire a tracker for a fee. Checkpoints are used on all courses and have closing times; arriving after a checkpoint closes will result in retirement from the race. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks will be carried out on course. The finish is at Otley Cricket Club; finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt, and food options include hot drinks and several meal choices with vegan and gluten free options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
