Punk Panther Green Gateways
New Year's trail marathon through the green spaces north of Leeds.
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 34 Mile | 1,086 m | 20 m |
| 20 Mile | — | — |
| 22.5 km Half Marathon | 487 m | 22 m |
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HARD
TRP grade · E3·T2
1 checkpoint
Start time not confirmed yet — check with the organiser.
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What you’re in for
A first-Saturday-of-January race with the year two days old, on the Green Gateways long-distance walk that links the parks and public green spaces around north Leeds. From Otley it climbs the Chevin for the view, then takes in Yeadon Banks and Yeadon Tarn and goes through Danefield Woods. The longest distance adds The Billing and a stretch along the River Aire. The half marathon is 22.2km with 487m of climb; the longer distances run to 54.9km and 1,086m. It is the gentlest month to be on these hills only in the sense that they are close to home — expect frost, mud and a cold wind on the Chevin, and a head torch on the long course.
Terrain and trail
Parkland paths, woodland tracks through Danefield and the Chevin, field paths between the villages and a riverside stretch along the Aire on the long course. The Chevin's gritstone edge and the woodland descents are the only technical ground; the rest is January mud and frozen ruts. Taped and flagged the week before as confirmation of the route. Carry the route description and the GPX. Long-course runners wear a tracker; half marathon runners can hire one.
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Aid stations
A selection at every checkpoint — water, coke, Fanta, energy bars, snacks and crisps — with vegan and gluten-free options throughout; just ask. Three checkpoints: Rawdon Library, Beckett's Park and Cookridge. Cookridge is on all distances including the half marathon; Rawdon Library is on the 20 and the marathon.
Cut-offs
No overall time limit is published. The cut-offs are the checkpoint closing times — arrive after one closes and you are retired. Course closes 16:30. Checkpoints close: Rawdon Library 10:30, Beckett's Park 14:30, Cookridge 16:30.
Train for it: routes near the start
Routes starting within 20 km of Otley, West Yorkshire, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.
VERY HARD
MODERATE
HARD
EASY
MODERATEMandatory kit
- A proper bag to carry it all in — Their words: not a carrier bag
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams
- Enough fluid to reach the next checkpoint
- A cup — There are none at the checkpoints
- Energy bar or other food
- Survival bag — A bag, not a sheet
- Whistle
- Mobile phone, switched on, with the race director and medic numbers saved
- Tracker — Supplied by the organiser for ultra distances, worn at all times
- Hat or buff
- Gloves
- Personal first aid kit
- Printed map and route description — Sent by the organiser before the race
- Head torch — Marathon distance only
Kit for this race
Picked against the list above. Check the organiser's final instructions before you buy anything.
Mandatory: Personal first aid kit
Lifesystems Light & Dry Micro First Aid Kit
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How to enter
Sat, 2 Jan 2027 · Entries open
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Common questions
- The Green Gateways offers 3 distances: Half Marathon (22.5 km / 14.0 miles), 20 Mile (32.2 km), 34 Mile (54.7 km).