Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle
Info: New entries for this event closed on Wednesday 5th February 2025.
| Ultra 35 Miles | £70.00 | |
| 20 Miles | £38.00 | |
| Half Marathon | £32.50 |
LATE ENTRIES ARE BEING ACCEPTED BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT OR MEDAL A scenic race around Harrogate and Knaresborough. This route that is particularly suitable for first timers at all distances encircling the spa town of Harrogate at a radius of 3-4 miles, mostly on attractive country paths and passing through the spectacular Nidd Gorge. For the Ultra it also takes in the Knaresborough Round.
PLEASE NOTE - WE DO NOT ACCEPT ENTRIES ON THE DAY
LATE ENTRIES ARE BEING ACCEPTED BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT OR MEDAL
Distances: 14/20.5/33 miles
Climb: 809/2105/2345 feet
ITRA Points: 0/1/2
UTMB: Q20K/Q20K/Q50K
Race Series: Race 2 of 9
Maximum Entrants: 200
Event Closes: 19:30
Car Park: There is a small car park next to the Village Hall. When that is full, please park senisbly on the local streets and do not block residents drives.
Toilets: At registration.
Registration: Scotton Village Hall, New Road, Scotton, HG5 9HR ///riskiest.magic.grain
Ultramarathon: 06:30 to 07:15
20 Miles: 07:15 to 07:45
Half Marathon: 07:45 to 08:15
Race Brief:
At registration following which the race director will walk everyone to the start (just under half a mile)
Ultramarathon: 07:15
20 Miles: 07:45
Half Marathon: 08:15
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 Harrogate Hustle 2025 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: 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 with the Final Race Instructions the week before the event. You MUST use the email version as this will take into account any last minute diversions.
Taping: We will tape/flag/sign all routes the week before the race, however tape can be moved or stolen, so please do not rely solely on it for navigation, but as confirmation of the route. The 20 Mile course follows the Harrogate Ringway waymarked trail and the 35 mile follows the Harrogate Ringway Route until it meets the Knaresborough Round waymarked trail until it joins back up with the Harrogate Ringway Route.
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) Medic (07726 774851) 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 (33 Mile course only).
NB: Dependent on the weather this list may be amended when the final competitor instructions are sent out.
Start: Nidd Gorge Car Park, Ripley Road, Knaresborough, HG5 9H
07:30 Ultramarathon
08:00 20 Mile Trail Race
08:30 Half Marathon
Checkpoints: Each checkpoint has water, coke, energy bars & crisps and has a box of Vegan and Gluten Free Snacks
Ultramarathon 33 Miles:
CP1: Squinting Cat 9 Miles Whinney Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QE ///squad.honest.noice : Open 08:45 - 10:30
(CP2: Crimple Lane 15 Miles Harrogate, HG3 1DF - 20 Mile Course ///waters.zips.admits : Open 09:45 - 13:00)
CP3: Knaresborough Lido Holiday Camp 19 Miles ///butterfly.molars.blurts
CP4: Ferrensby 26 Miles ///dislodge.stance.scope (Open 11:30 - 15:30)
20 Miles:
CP1: Squinting Cat 9 Miles Whinney Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QE ///squad.honest.noice : Open 08:45 - 10:30
CP2: Crimple Lane 15 Miles Harrogate, HG3 1DF ///waters.zips.admits : Open 09:45 - 13:00
Half Marathon:
CP3: Knaresborough Lido Holiday Camp 7.5 Miles ///butterfly.molars.blurts
Finish: Scotton Village Hall, New Road, Scotton, HG5 9HR ///riskiest.magic.grain
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. 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 due to a lack of space that we need for our marshals and medic.
Finish: Every finisher receives a medal and an event T-Shirt (unless you opt out). There is home made pie, 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: Harrogate Hustle Results and will be updated during the event.
Course Records: can be found here (please note courses may vary from year to year) Course Records
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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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