Calderdale Way Ultra
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Calderdale Way Ultra
The event follows the Calderdale Way trail across hills, moors and valleys, encircling Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. The route uses old packhorse ways and sections of traditional stone causeway, passes through hillside villages and old mill towns on the banks of the River Calder, and includes open gritstone hillsides and scenic woodlands.
Distances
- 50-mile Ultra circular route starting and finishing in Heptonstall
- 30-mile Ultra starting at Brookfoot Lock in Brighouse and finishing in Heptonstall
The 50-mile route is supported by seven vegan-friendly aid stations and has a 17 hour overall cut-off. There are two non-negotiable cut-offs at Withens Clough (checkpoint 5) and Great Rock (checkpoint 7). The 30-mile route follows the same line as the longer event and uses four of the seven vegan-friendly aid stations; runners must reach Todmorden Sports Centre (checkpoint 6) by the stated cut-off. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times.
Registration is available at Heptonstall on the evening before or on the morning of the race. The 30-mile event can register at Heptonstall with an optional bus to the start, or at the Brighouse start on race morning. Entries include a finisher’s medal, post-race food, GPS tracking, fully stocked vegan-friendly checkpoints, baggage storage and a kit swap rail at registration, free downloadable photography, and a bag drop at checkpoint 5 for the 50-mile event.
Heptonstall has a large car park and a camping field at the top of the village; local accommodation is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
