Heights Ultra Trail | The Wessenden 27K

Timetable

Friday

• 18:00-20:00 | Registration at the event centre

Saturday

• 06:15-06:45 | 50 Mile registration
• 06:30-07:45 | 50km registration (priority will be given to 50 milers)
• 07:30-08:45 | 27km registration
• 09:15-10:45 | 10km registration

Kit list

A mandatory kit list is available for the Heights 50 Mile, 50km and 27km Ultra Trail Runs only.

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Checkpoints & water stations

All runners are responsible for carrying enough fuel to reach each checkpoint. Well-stocked feed stations are provided on the 50 Mile, 50K and 27K routes to help you refuel and keep moving.

You can expect generous food and drink at every checkpoint. Dietary requirements (including gluten-free and vegan) must be declared in advance so catering can be planned accordingly. Any essential personal nutrition should be carried by the runner.

Feed stations

Holme Village Sunday School

• Sandwiches
• Fresh fruit
• Cakes
• Crisps and sweets
• Squash and cola

Wessenden Head (Marquee)

• High-carbohydrate food
• Creamed rice
• Fresh fruit
• Cakes
• Savoury snacks and sweets
• Hot drinks (subject to availability)
• Squash and cola
• Small alcoholic nip (optional)

Clough Head J&I School

• Hot soup
• Baguettes
• Fresh and tinned fruit
• Savoury snacks
• Cakes and sweets
• Hot drinks
• Squash and cola
• Small alcoholic nip (optional)

Food and drink will also be available at the Event Centre throughout the day for runners and supporters.

Water-only stations

• Holme Moss Transmitter Car Park (50 Mile & 50K)
• Berry Greave (50 Mile only)
• Additional water station may be added at Deer Hill Reservoir in hot conditions
• Some local farms along the route may also offer water

Event HQ

Colne Valley High School
Gillroyd Lane
Linthwaite
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD7 5SP
UK

Race HQ

All the events will start and finish at Colne Valley High School.

By bus

From Huddersfield Bus Station. Either take the 181 or the 183; both will take you past the School.

By rail

Slaithwaite | The nearest train station is Slaithwaite HD7 5EB. The 181 bus calls outside the station or you can take the short 10 min walk onto the main Manchester Road for the 183 bus. Walking from Slaithwaite Train Station is 1.8miles from the event centre and should take around 45 mins.

Huddersfield | Taxis should be freely available from outside the station in St George's Square. It is a short 5 min walk from the train station to Huddersfield Bus Station.

By car

There should be plenty of parking available at the event centre, but please car share where possible. Please be aware of some local road closures that may be in operation.

Included

• Marked trail route
• Marshals on course
• Chip timing
• GPS tracking (ultra distances)
• Feed stations (distance dependent)
• Water stations
• Waterproof route map (ultra distances)
• Medical and safety cover
• Results and rankings

One of my favourite races. Sarah M

Fab. Adam S

Celebrating local trails. A thoroughly enjoyable event celebrating the local trails and landscapes. Joshua G

A gem of a race. Wonderfully organised and friendly 50 mile trail race over excellent terrain. Brian H

When non-trail runners go trail…. Loved it, very challenging but ultimately very worth it. Emma E

Beautiful, well-organised, and challenging but runnable route. Could do with an extra waymarker here and there, but overall a well-organised race with some beautiful scenery along the way. Tino O

Great small event. Dave N

Really enjoyable run through lovely scenery. Flags in the first wood or Marshall would be really good. Stacey B

Really nice, easy 10km race. Great event, brilliant value for money. Barry P

Great run out into the countryside. More flags at the junctions please! Karen S

Friendly event with a community ethos. A good day out in area I'm not familiar with. Tony W

Fantastic event, so friendly and inclusive, beautiful route, great cause. Michael P

Excellent event. Great day; well organised, friendly and a demanding but runnable course. Ian D

Great first 50K. A great route with lots of stunning scenery and super-friendly marshals at the start of the race and at the checkpoints. Jo R

Well organised, friendly event. Lovely route, that’s runnable with some way marking to help you get round. Helen G

Cracking course. Great trail course, some navigation is needed on some sections. Keith H

Beautiful. Julie M

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