Calderdale Way Ultra

Calderdale Way Ultra

The Calderdale Way Ultra is a trail running event based in Heptonstall that follows the Calderdale Way route around Halifax, Hebden Bridge, and Todmorden. The event uses clear trail markers and follows old packhorse ways across open gritstone hillsides, with sections of traditional stone causeway and passages through hillside villages and mill towns on the banks of the River Calder.

There are two distance options:

• 50 miles
• 30 miles

The 50-mile route is a circular course starting and finishing in Heptonstall, served by seven vegan friendly aid stations and a bag drop at checkpoint 5. The 50-mile race has a 17 hour overall cut-off and two non-negotiable cut-offs: reach Withens Clough (checkpoint 5) by 19:00 and Great Rock (checkpoint 7) by 23:00. The 30-mile event starts at Brookfoot Lock in Brighouse, uses four of the seven vegan friendly aid stations, and requires arrival at Todmorden Sports Centre (checkpoint 6) by 16:30.

Mandatory kit must be carried at all times. Registration and event services include baggage storage and a kit swap rail at registration, GPS tracking, a finisher’s medal, post-race food, fully stocked vegan friendly checkpoints, free downloadable photography, and a bag drop (50-mile only). Parking is available in the village and there is a camping field and nearby accommodation options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.