Calderdale Way Ultra

MAY
1
2027
A May 1st ultra around the Calderdale Way offering 30 or 50 mile routes across moorland and woods with mandatory kit and timed cutoffs.
50 miles 30 miles

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Calderdale Way Ultra

The Calderdale Way Ultra on May 1st 2027 follows the Calderdale Way around Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall and surrounding moorland. The event uses trails, woodland and working farmland and includes notable sections such as Hardcastle Crags, Midgley Moor, Norland Moor and Todmorden.

Distances

  • 50 miles: Heptonstall start, Hardcastle Crags, Midgley Moor, Todmorden, return to Heptonstall
  • 30 miles: Brookfoot Lock start, Southowram climb, Norland and Soyland Moors, finish Heptonstall

The 50 mile event has a 17 hour overall time limit and two non negotiable cut offs at Withens Clough and Great Rock; runners who miss either must return to headquarters and hand in their tracker. The 30 mile event has a 10 hour time limit to reach Heptonstall. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times.

Support rules and services are defined: pacers are not permitted, supporters are not permitted at remote checkpoints, and baggage storage is available at registration with a bag transport option to a midcourse checkpoint for 50 mile runners. There are six vegan friendly aid stations, with the sixth located in Todmorden between two notable climbs. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and hot food and a bar are available at the finish. Prize giving recognises the top three men and women in each distance. Printed maps are available at registration and competitors must carry maps or print the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 mi
50-Mile Ultra
30 mi
30-Mile Ultra

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