Wharfedale Skyline
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Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline (14 November 2026)
Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a trail event organised by Punk Panther Ultra Marathons around the hills near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley in West Yorkshire. The route passes landmarks including Otley Chevin’s Surprise View, Cow and Calf Rocks and Lindley Wood Reservoir. The event is the final race in the Punk Panther series (Race 10 of 10). Entries open 16 November 2025 and close 1 November 2026. Minimum age is 18 and maximum entrants are 200. Provisional GPX files and a route description are available from the GPX tab on the event page; the final route will be emailed to competitors with the final instructions.
Distances and classification
- 13 miles - climb 1700 ft, ITRA 1, UTMB Q20K
- 20 miles - climb 2800 ft, ITRA 1, UTMB Q20K
- 35 miles - climb 4800 ft, ITRA 2, UTMB Q50K
Logistics, safety and facilities
Registration and toilets are at Otley Cricket Club, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1RB. Event car parking is at the Craftsman Tools car park, Bremner Street off A659 Pool Road, LS21 1JD. All ultramarathon entrants receive a tracker; half marathon and 20 mile runners can hire a tracker for a fee. Checkpoints provide water, cola, energy bars and crisps with vegan and gluten free options. Routes will be taped, but competitors must use maps and the provided route description for navigation. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks may take place on the course. Finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt and food and hot drinks are available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
