Heights Ultra Trail

Heights Ultra Trail

Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival on Saturday 5 September 2026, based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event raises funds for local rural primary schools and includes multiple trail distances that use circular routes through moorland and local footpaths.

Distances on the day include:

• 50 miles
• 50 kilometres
• 27 kilometres
• 10 kilometres
• Junior Fun Run 1.4 kilometres pay on the day

The 50 mile and 50 km entries include a full colour waterproof map. Signage for the longer routes begins at about 3.5 km because the 10 km is heavily marked; the last 4 kilometres of all routes follow the same marked finish approach. Mobile phones must not be used for navigation or have GPS enabled; competitors are asked to download the what3words app.

Mandatory kit is enforced and checked. For the 50 mile and 50 km this includes waterproof jacket and trousers, long sleeve top, hat and gloves, a water container or mug, compass and whistle, torch and spare batteries for the 50 mile, bivy bag, mobile phone for emergencies only and money. The 27 km requires a waterproof or warm layer, a water container, shoes suitable for off road trail running and a mobile phone for emergencies.

Feed stations and water points are staffed and stocked at named checkpoints. There are additional water only stations and a request for participants to retain litter until a checkpoint or the event centre. Professional photographers will operate on route and at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.