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Punk Panther Welcome Way Trail and Ultra

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City of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026

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About the Event

Celebrate a milestone in grassroots ultrarunning at Welcome Way, the 100th event from Punk Panther, on Saturday, 14th March 2026. This versatile trail challenge, starting from the historic market town of Otley, offers four distinct distances along the scenic Welcome Way trail, allowing you to choose your perfect spring adventure from a half marathon to a demanding 50-mile ultra. True to the organizer's renowned ethos, expect a no-fuss, community-focused atmosphere with robust support including live trackers, well-stocked checkpoints, and hearty homemade food at the finish. With ITRA/UTMB points on offer for the longer distances and a welcoming policy for both dogs and safety support runners, it balances serious trail credentials with genuine inclusivity. Whether you're chasing a qualifier or simply a grand day out in the Yorkshire Dales, this centenary event is built on a legacy of passion, making every finisher part of a very special story.

Races Offered

50 Miles

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 80.5K

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Type — Running

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06:00

Ultra Marathon

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 54.7K

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07:00

20 mile

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 32.2K

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07:30

Half Marathon

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in City of Leeds.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.9° / 10.0°

wb_sunny -1.3° / 5.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.2 /

water_drop 82.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.9° / 10.0°

wb_sunny -1.3° / 5.6°

air 15.2 km/h

water_drop 82.2%

About City of Leeds

Learn more about the host city, City of Leeds.

Leeds, also known as the City of Leeds, is a metropolitan borough with city status in West Yorkshire, England. The metropolitan borough includes the administrative centre of Leeds and the towns of Farsley, Garforth, Guiseley, Horsforth, Morley, Otley, Pudsey, Rothwell, Wetherby and Yeadon. It has a population of 845,189 (2024), making it technically the second largest city in England by population behind Birmingham, since London is not a single local government entity. Local governance sits with Leeds City Council and the city's 32 Town and Parish Councils.