Calderdale Way Ultra

Calderdale Way Ultra

The Calderdale Way Ultra follows the Calderdale Way trail and uses clear, visible trail markers. The route passes hills, moors and valleys encircling Halifax, Hebden Bridge and Todmorden, following old packhorse ways across gritstone hillsides and sections of stone causeway, and passing through hillside villages and former mill towns on the River Calder.

• 50-mile Ultra
• 30-mile Ultra

The 50 mile route is a circular course starting and finishing in Heptonstall. There are seven vegan friendly aid stations along the course and a 17 hour overall cut-off. Two non negotiable cut-offs apply: Withens Clough (checkpoint 5) by 7pm and Great Rock (checkpoint 7) by 11pm. A bag drop is available at checkpoint 5 for 50 mile entrants.

The 30 mile option starts at Brookfoot Lock in Brighouse and follows the same route later into the Calderdale Way, joining the finish in Heptonstall. It uses four of the seven vegan friendly checkpoints and requires arrival at Todmorden Sports Centre (checkpoint 6) by 4:30pm. The 30 mile event can register at Heptonstall with an optional bus slot to the start or register at the Brighouse start line.

Mandatory kit must be carried at all times. Registration is available in Heptonstall on the Friday evening or Saturday morning and at the Brighouse start for the 30 mile event. 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 50 mile entrants. There is a large car park, a camping field above the village and nearby short-stay accommodation; organisers can supply recommendations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.