Punk Panther Nidderdale Festival Dark Skies Marathon
Info: New entries for this event closed on Wednesday 18th October 2023.
| Trail Marathon | £60.00 |
Entries have now closed for this event - we are now accepting late entries but cannot gauranetee T-Shirts or medals for late entrants as these have already been ordered
As part of our Nidderdale Race Weekend we are offering this exciting new night event, alongaide the rest of the Nidderdale Way Challenge.
Starting from Pateley Bridge shortly before sunset at 5pm the race follows the route of the Nidderdale Way along the River Nidd to Gouthwaite Reservoir. The out onto the moors around to Scar House Reservoir, it then climbs up to Middlesmoor befoire going around How Stean Gorge, Ramsgill back along Gouthwaite Reservoir and then a loop around Providence mines before returning to the Nidderdale showground at Pateley Bridge.
Distance: 26.5 miles
Climb: 3800 feet
ITRA Points: 2
UTMB: Q20K
Race Series: N/A
Maximum Entrants: 100
Race Closes: 02:00 Sunday 22nd October 2023
Car Park: Nidderdale Showground, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5BD ///cross.palace.producers
Toilets: There is a toilet block next to the Event Gazebo in the Car Park
Dogs: Dog Walking is not permitted on the showground as there are Sheep roaming in the field. If you bring a dog they will have to stay in your vehicle, but there is a park opposite to walk them.
Camping/Caravans/Motorhomes: Nidderdale Showground, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5BD ///cross.palace.producers
There is a toilet black and running water, there are no electrical hookups.
Friday Night: If you wish to stay at the Showground on the Friday Night, please arrive after 6pm. There is an additional charge for this when you register for the event.
Saturday Night: This is included in your entry fee and you are welcome to stay on Saturday night.
Registration: At the Event Gazebo in the Car Park from 15:00
Trackers: All entrants will be supplied with a tracker. 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 Nidderdale Weekend Dark Skies 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, this ends your race.
Route: GPX files of the route and route description are available from the event page on the website. The files are provisional and will be confirmed as soon as entries close.
Taping: We will NOT be taping this event as it mainly on the well waymarked Nidderdale Way.
Kit list: We will not be doing a kit check at registration, but you will be expected to always carry the following as a minimum for your safety. (You are responsible for your own safety). We will be carrying out random kit checks on the course and if you are found not carrying your full kit, you will be disqualified.
*** THIS KIT LIST APPLIES TO ALL DISTANCES ***
Suitable Bag for all your kit (not a carrier bag!)
Waterproof Jacket with taped seams.
Enough fluids to get you to the next CP.
Cup to enable you to get drinks at CPs.
Energy Bar/Nutrition.
Survival/Bivvy Bag (not just a sheet).
Whistle.
Mobile phone with race director’s number: Mark 07702 021156 Ryk (07950 008005) stored in it.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PHONE ON AT ALL TIMES SO THAT WE CAN CONTACT YOU IF NECESSARY.
Tracker for Ultramarathon (supplied by us) MUST be always worn.
Hat/buff.
Gloves.
Personal First Aid Kit.
Hard copy of the Map/Route description (Details will be sent with final competitor instructions see below)
Head Torch
NB: Dependent on the weather this list may be amended when the final competitor instructions are sent out.
Start: From the Pateley Bridge Scout Hut (5 minute walk from the Showground) at 17:00
Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps.
CP5: Bouthwaite (6 & 20 miles) Open 17:30 Close 23:59
CP6: Scar House Reservoir (14 miles) Open 18:30 Close 22:00
Cut - Offs: If you arrive at a CP after it is closed you will be retired from the race.
Support Crews: Please ensure any support crews avoid official CPs except CP6. 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. This is either due to a lack of space that we need for our marshals and medic or it is private property.
Finish: Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt (unless you opt out). There is carrot and coriander soup, cheese toasties, 10 bean chilli, (suitable for vegan and Gluten Free) in addition to hot drinks and snacks at the finish.
Final Competitor instructions: These will be emailed to all competitors the week before the event.
Results: Previous results can be found here: Nidderdale Way Results and will be updated during the event.
Course Record: (Please note that courses may vary in route and distance each year)
Hefin Clarke 4:15:12 (2022)
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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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