Calderdale Way Ultra
Heptonstall, United Kingdom • 25 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Calderdale Way Ultra is an off-road running event on 25 April 2026 based in Heptonstall, HX7 7LT. The route follows the Calderdale Way trail around Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden and other local settlements, using packhorse ways, gritstone hillsides, stone causeway sections, woodland trails and some canal and road crossings. The event base is Heptonstall Social and Bowling Club.
Race options and key details
- 50-mile - circular route starting and finishing in Heptonstall
- 30-mile - starts at Brookfoot Lock, Brighouse, finishes in Heptonstall
- 100-mile - two loops of the 50-mile route
The 50-mile course uses seven vegan-friendly aid stations; the 30-mile runners pass four of those stations. Aid stations are staffed by volunteers and there is baggage storage, a bag drop at checkpoint 5 (50-mile only), and GPS tracking. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times. Cut-offs and checkpoint limits apply; the 50-mile event has an overall 17-hour time limit and the 30-mile event has a 10-hour time limit. Entry categories and published fees include FRA and non-member rates for 30, 50 and 100 miles, plus reduced fees for under-23s. Registration is at Heptonstall Social and Bowling Club with an option to register at the 30-mile start; there is a large car park, a camping field above the village, and nearby short-term accommodation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.