Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs
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Event overview
Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a trail race in Otley, West Yorkshire on Saturday 26 September 2026. Entries open Sunday 28 September 2025 and close Sunday 13 September 2026. The minimum age is 18 or older and the event limits entries to 200 participants. Entry fees listed in the source are: Ultramarathon 34 miles £55.00 (rising to £70.00 from 01/01/2026), 20 miles £35.00 (rising to £38.00), Half Marathon £30.00 (rising to £32.50). The event is part of a race series and awards ITRA and UTMB qualifying points.
Distances
- 13 miles - 1400 ft climb. ITRA 1. UTMB Q20K.
- 20 miles - 1900 ft climb. ITRA 1. UTMB Q20K.
- 32 miles - 3500 ft climb. ITRA 2. UTMB Q50K.
Course, logistics and kit
The route passes seven reservoirs including Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, Thruscross, John O’Gaunt, Beaver Dyke and Scargill; the longer route also includes Eccup reservoir. Notable trail areas include Stainburn Forest and Almscliffe Crag. GPX files and a route description are available from the Punk Panther website; the final route will be emailed with the final instructions.
Parking is provided at Craftsman Tools Car Park, Pool Road, Otley LS21 1JD. Registration is at The Bridge Church, Cattle Market St, Otley LS21 1RW. Checkpoints supply water, coke, energy bars and crisps. Ultramarathon entrants are supplied with a tracker; half marathon and 20 mile runners may hire a tracker for £15. Trackers are switched on at registration and include an emergency button. A mandatory kit list applies to all distances and random kit checks may be carried out; failing to carry required kit may lead to disqualification. Finish items include a medal and event T-shirt unless the entrant opts out, plus food and hot drinks at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.