Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs

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2026
Experience a scenic trail run passing up to eight local reservoirs in Yorkshire. With distances from a half marathon to a thirty two mile ultra, this event offers waterside vistas and a supportive atmosphere for all runners.
Sat 26 Sep 2026
34 miles 32 miles 20 miles 13 miles

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Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs

The Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs event offers a selection of three distances through the scenic landscapes of Yorkshire. The routes are designed to pass by multiple bodies of water, providing runners with waterside vistas throughout the race.

Participants can choose from the following distances:

  • 13 miles (Half marathon) with approximately 1400 feet of ascent.
  • 20 miles with approximately 1900 feet of ascent.
  • 32 miles (Ultramarathon) with approximately 3500 feet of ascent.

The course visits several reservoirs including Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, Thruscross, John O’Gaunt, Beaver Dyke, and Scargill. The longest route also incorporates Eccup reservoir. Other notable areas along the trails include Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag.

The event is open to individuals aged 18 and older. Runners are permitted to participate with dogs, though animals are not allowed inside the registration and finish venue at The Bridge Church. For the ultramarathon distance, all participants are provided with a GPS tracker; trail race participants have the option to hire one.

Checkpoints are positioned along the course providing water, soda, energy bars, and crisps. All finishers receive a medal and an event T-shirt, and various food options such as hot chilli and cheese toasties are served at the finish line. Registration takes place at The Bridge Church in Otley, with parking available nearby at the Craftsman Tools car park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

34 mi
Ultra
32 mi
32 Mile Course
20 mi
20 Miles
13 mi
Half Marathon