Calderdale Crawl

Event Overview

The Calderdale Crawl is organized by the Calderdale Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). Participants can choose to walk or run the course, which spans an undulating landscape near Halifax. The route utilizes a variety of footpaths including woods, tracks, and fields, and features a short section alongside the River Calder and the canal.

The event includes the following distance:

• 24 miles

Logistics and Facilities

The event starts and finishes at the Heath Rugby Union Football Club at North Dean, Stainland Road. Free on-site car parking is available for participants. The course includes multiple checkpoints, featuring an indoor location at Ripponden at the midway point, while other checkpoints are situated outdoors. Refreshments are provided at the start and along the route, followed by a meal at the finish.

This is a plastic-free event where participants are required to bring their own mugs for drinks to help reduce waste. Organizers provide a route description and GPX file prior to the event date. Participants have a 10-hour time limit to complete the course.

Participant Information

All finishers receive a certificate and a memento. The event is open to individual entries, with discounted rates provided for LDWA members. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are permitted if kept under full control by their owners, though they may not be allowed inside the rugby club premises. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.