Two Roses Ultra

Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026

Two Roses Ultra : Hebden Bridge, Wadsworth Community Centre

The Two Roses Ultra is an ultramarathon offering a choice of two separate 50 km loops or a combined 100 km figure of eight. The event is based at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, and is scheduled in mid-summer to provide extended daylight.

Distances:

  • 50 km - Red Rose
  • 50 km - White Rose
  • 100 km - Two Roses figure of eight

The Red Rose route crosses technical, exposed moorland and passes through Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall, parts of the Calderdale Way and Pennine Way, Widdop Reservoir, Worsthorne, Townley Park in Burnley, Cliviger, Gaddings Dam and Stoodley Pike before returning to HQ. The White Rose route runs via Walshaw Moor toward Haworth, includes road sections into Keighley, Lund Park, Bingley golf club, Cottingley Woods, Hallas Bridge waterfalls, Doe Park reservoir, Ogden Water and a final checkpoint at Leadbeater Dam. For the 100 km this final checkpoint serves as the only course cut-off.

Race HQ doubles as the 100 km mid-way checkpoint with hot food and drop bag access; runners on the second loop are required to carry a headtorch. Checkpoints are described as well stocked and vegan friendly. Entries are open to adults and include bespoke medals, GPS tracking and timing, hot food provisions at key points, and event photography available for download. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k Ultra
50 km
Red Rose 50k
50 km
White Rose 50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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