Calderdale Hike
Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom • 11 Apr 2026
Event details
The Calderdale Hike takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026. It is organised by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group and is based at St Peter’s Cricket Club, Sowerby Bridge (HX6 1DF). Entrants must be 14 years old or older on the day. The event is open to both runners and walkers. Entry fees listed are £25 per individual and £90 per team of four. Entries open 12 September 2025 and close 9 April 2026.
Course and logistics
The event offers three circular routes that run over tracks across the surrounding moors in the high Pennine valleys, heading west from Sowerby towards the Lancashire border. Distances are:
- 35 miles
- 24 miles
- 16 miles
The long route includes about 5,500 feet of ascent and the medium route about 3,800 feet; the short route is listed with about 2,700 feet of ascent. A compulsory kit check takes place before the start. The event uses the Race Result professional timing system.
Support and facilities include refreshments at headquarters and checkpoints, water at roadside checkpoints, transport from roadside retirement points back to headquarters, a hot meal at headquarters, a licensed bar, a certificate of achievement, and a full results sheet. Free parking is available at Ryburn School and on the road outside. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.