Calderdale Way Ultra 30mi

Race completed

48 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.4 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 48 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.4 as a floor, not a verdict.

53.7032° N, 1.7843° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Time limit 10 hours 12:30 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Climbing is unpublished, so this pace is a ceiling on the effort, not a measure of it. About average for a 50K. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 12°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 38 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 176 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 48 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes48 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 48 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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