Calderdale Way Ultra

Calderdale Way Ultra

The Calderdale Way Ultra is an off-road ultramarathon that follows the Calderdale Way trail through moorland, woodland and riverside towns. The route explores the hills, moors and valleys around Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, using old packhorse ways, gritstone hillsides and sections of traditional stone causeway while passing through hillside villages and former mill towns on the banks of the River Calder.

Two distance options are offered:

• 50-mile route, a circular course starting and finishing in Heptonstall.
• 30-mile route, starting at Brookfoot Lock in Brighouse and finishing in Heptonstall.

The 50-mile event is served by seven vegan-friendly aid stations and has an overall cut-off of 17 hours, with two non-negotiable intermediate cut-offs at Withens Clough (checkpoint 5) and Great Rock (checkpoint 7). The 30-mile option follows the same line as the later sections of the 50, using four of the seven aid stations and has its own cut-off at Todmorden Sports Centre (checkpoint 6). Mandatory kit must be carried at all times.

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