Punk Panther North Leeds Greenway NYD
Info: New entries for this event closed on Friday 30th December 2022.
| Ultra 34 Miles | £65.00 | |
| 20 Miles | £35.00 | |
| Half Marathon | £30.00 |
Come and celebrate New Years Day with the Punk Panthers
With a number of distances from half-marathon to ultras, this trail race (formerly the Urban Legend) sets itself apart thanks to its city-centre setting. The North Leeds Greenway is a little-known trail that unites the parks and public green spaces around Leeds. Despite taking runners close to the heart of this Northern Powerhouse, the race remains substantially off-road – much of the return route is along the Meanwood Valley Trail – making it easy to forget one is so close to this bustling city.
Late Entries Close: Friday 30th December 2022
Entries Close: Sunday 18th December 2022
Early Bird Deadline: Friday 30th September 2022
Distance(s): 13/20/34 miles
Climb: 1700/2600/3700 feet
ITRA Points: 1/1/2
UTMB: Q20K/Q20K/Q50K
Race Series: Yes
Maximum Entrants: 200
Event Closes: 20:00
Car Park: Opens 06:15 Craftsman Tools Car Park (owned by William Sinclair Stationers in Otley – both have kindly allowed us to use it for the race). It is located at the end of Bremner Street off the A659 Pool Road LS21 1JD. ///judges.puncture.sofa
Registration: From 06:30 at Otley Cricket Club, Cross Green, Otley, LS21 1HE. ///obtain.unpacked.chest from 06:30 registration closes prompt at 07:40 so please arrive early.
Start: Station Top Car Park Entrance off East Chevin Road, Otley. As you are heading out of Otley it is on the Right just after the Auction Mart (which is on the left), but before you get to Birdcage Walk. Nearest postcode is LS21 3HF. ///legal.hint.saved): 08:00
Kit list: You are expected to always carry the following during the race. Failure to do so may result in time penalties or disqualification, at the discretion of the Race Directors whose decision is final.
Drinking Cup (we do not provide plastic cups at checkpoints)
500 ml water/energy drink
Energy Bar/Nutrition
Hat/Buff
Head Torch
Whistle
Waterproof jacket with taped seams
Emergency blanket
Gloves
Hard copy of the Map/Route description (Details will be sent with final competitor instructions see below)
Mobile phone (with the race director’s numbers – 07950 008005 & 07702 021156 stored in it in case of emergencies). Your phone should be left switched on throughout the race so that we can get in touch with you if necessary.
Trackers: All ultramarathon entrants will be supplied with a tracker. Trail race (half marathon and 20 mile) runners can hire a tracker when entering for £15.
When you collect your tracker at registration it will already switched on and you will be given instructions on where to carry it.
During the race the tracker will show on the North Leeds Greenway 2023 Tracker Screen You can share this link with your friends and family so they can see how you are doing. If you click the podium icon on the tracker screen it will show you each runners ETA at the CPs and their projected finish time based on their current speed.
Please note there is a big button on the front of your tracker if you need emergency help provided the tracker is in range press it and remain where you are. Once emergency help has been dispatched you will be retired from the race.
Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has a selection of items including water, coke, fanta, energy bars, snacks, crisps & more. There are vegan options at all checkpoints.
There are three Checkpoints in total for the race.
The 34 mile route visits CP1, CP2 & CP3.
The 20 mile route visits CP1 & CP3 only.
The Half Marathon route only visits CP3.
The closing times for each Checkpoint denotes the cut off time. If you arrive after the checkpoint closing time you will be timed out from the event.
Support Crews: Please ensure any support crews avoid official CPs. Anyone breaking this rule will result in their runner being disqualified. If you have a support crew there are plenty of other places to meet you on the route.
Timing Points: Each Timing Point must be visited. Failure to do so will result in a time penalty or disqualification.
34 Mile Ultra Marathon Checkpoints
CP1: Rawdon Library 9.5 miles Open 09:00 Cut Off 11:30 ///proof.movie.risen
TP1: Horsforth 14 miles ///jazz.rust.latter
CP2: Beckett Park 19 miles Open 10:30 Cut Off 14:30 ///salt.supporter.mostly
CP3: Cookridge 28.5 miles Open 12:30 Cut Off 18:00 ///spider.hurt.affair
Finish: Otley Station Top 34 miles Open 10:00 Event Closes 20:00 ///legal.hint.saved
20 Mile Trail Race Checkpoints
CP1: Rawdon Library 7 miles Open 09:00 Cut Off 10:30 ///proof.movie.risen
TP1: Horsforth 12 miles ///jazz.rust.latter
CP3: Cookridge 14 miles Open 9:00 Cut Off 12:30 ///spider.hurt.affair
Finish: Otley Station Top 20 miles Open 10:00 Cut Off 15:00 ///legal.hint.saved
Half Marathon Trail Race Checkpoints
CP3: Cookridge 8.5 miles Open 09:00 Cut Off 11:00 ///spider.hurt.affair
Finish: Otley Station Top 14 miles Open 10:00 Cut Off 13:00 ///legal.hint.saved
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Provisional GPX files of the route and route description are available from the GPX tab on this page. The final version will be emailed to all competitors shortly after entries close.
Final Competitor instructions: These will be emailed to all competitors shortly after entries close (Sunday 18th December 2022).
Results: Will be updated on the website during the event.
Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt (unless you opt out).
Course Records: (Please note that courses may vary in route and distance each year)
39 mile: Ady Pendred 5:42:01 (2022)
34 mile: Kevin Longmate 5:44 (2019)
20 Miles: Daniel Weller 2:39:49 (2022)
Half Marathon: Matt Gibson 2:30:00 (2022)
View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.
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