Next race Sunday 8th November 2026
Distance 13.5 miles with 1300ft of ascent
Time – 10am
Venue – Hinchliffe Arms, Church Bank Lane, Cragg Vale, HX7 5TA
Cost – £15 (+£2 non-affiliated). Entry on the day £20.
MINIMUM AGE – 17 YEARS.
Description – A classic fellrace in the making. Visiting the worse and best that Calderdale has to offer! Starting with a steep tarmac uphill from the Hinchcliffe Pub towards the delightful bogs of Sunderland Pasture, onwards to Stoodley Pike, runners head over the moor along the Pennine Way and then over to cross the B6138 Cragg Vale Rd, heading towards Great Manshead Hill and then following the route back towards the Hinchliffe Arms. Each checkpoint must be visited in the correct order and all participants must follow the route marked on the map. The start and finish will be flagged.
Start – GR998232
CP1 – Stoodley Pike (GR973242)
CP2 – Little Dove Lowe (GR965 208)
CP3 – B6138 Road Crossing (GR978187)
CP4 – Manshead Head Trig Point (GR998197)
CP5 – Turkey Lodge Rd (GR005219)
CP6 – Bridge (GR001222)
Finish – GR999231
Enter online or on the day.
Full FRA kit is required for this event. Please ensure you carry the following kit:
- Waterprook jacket with hood
- Waterproof trousers
- Hat and Gloves
- Map, whistle & compass (map must be a paper map)
- Spare layer
- Food and water
This race is run under UKA rules. It is also licensed with the Trail Running Association (TRA) and Fell Running Assosiation (FRA). You can find more info on the FRA and the TRA including how to join by clicking on the buttons below:
VOLUNTEER
Unable to run? As runners it can be frustrating when you can’t join in the fun. But if you can spare the time, then volunteer to be a marshal at one of our races. You will be given race credit to use at any of our races once you are up and about again. Just contact us.
