Calderdale Way Ultra

Calderdale Way Ultra

The Calderdale Way Ultra is an off‑road trail event on the Calderdale Way with two distance options. The route passes over open gritstone moorland, woodlands and stone causeways, and travels through hillside villages and mill towns around Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden.

The event offers two options:

• 50 miles starting and finishing in Heptonstall
• 30 miles starting at Brookfoot Lock in Brighouse and finishing in Heptonstall

The 50 mile route uses old packhorse ways and a circular line around Calderdale. It is supported by seven vegan friendly aid stations along the course; the 30 mile option uses four of those stations. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times. The 50 mile option has an overall 17 hour cut-off and two non negotiated checkpoint cut-offs at Withens Clough (checkpoint 5) and Great Rock (checkpoint 7). The 30 mile option has a 10 hour overall cut-off and requires reaching Todmorden Sports Centre (checkpoint 6) by 16:30.

Registration is available at Heptonstall the evening before or the morning of the event; 30 mile entrants may register at the start in Brighouse or at Heptonstall and can purchase a bus slot to the start. Entries include a finisher’s medal, post race food, GPS tracking, baggage storage and free downloadable photography. A bag drop is available at checkpoint 5 for 50 mile entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.