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The Welcome Way

Name: The Welcome Way
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: City of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber

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City of Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026

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sell £32.50 – £90.00

About the Event

Conquer the rugged moors and celebrate a milestone at the iconic Punk Panther Welcome Way, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, the 100th event from this beloved trail-running organization. Choose your challenge from four demanding distances—half marathon, 20 miles, 34-mile, or 50-mile ultramarathon—on a spectacularly diverse loop showcasing Yorkshire's raw beauty, from Otley Chevin's heights to tranquil canals and exposed moorland. This is a true navigational adventure on the Welcome Way trail, demanding self-sufficiency, respect for the elements, and a spirit forged for the long haul across dramatic, climbing terrain.

Embrace the authentic, no-frills ethos of Punk Panther, where meticulous organization meets a fiercely supportive community atmosphere. From the pre-dawn registration at Otley Cricket Club to the legendary homemade pie at the finish, every detail is crafted for the dedicated trail runner. Test your limits against substantial climb profiles and strict mandatory kit lists, knowing your effort contributes to a historic centenary celebration. Whether you're chasing ITRA points on the ultra routes or seeking a formidable half-marathon test, you'll earn your medal across landscapes that both challenge and inspire. Join the field of hardy participants for a day where personal achievement and collective celebration stride powerfully together.

Races Offered

50 miles

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 80.5K

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06:30

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£90.00

34 miles

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 54.7K

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06:35

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£70.00

20 Miles

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 32.2K

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07:15

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£38.00

Half Marathon

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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07:45

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£32.50

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.1° / 10.1°

wb_sunny -1.0° / 5.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.6 /

water_drop 81.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.1° / 10.1°

wb_sunny -1.0° / 5.8°

air 14.6 km/h

water_drop 81.8%

About 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.