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Heights Ultra Trail Heroes Raise Thousands for Local Schools

22 Feb, 2025 05:10 By: The Hut

A huge shoutout to everyone who joined us last year! With your incredible effort, we've handed over a whopping £6,393 to three Colne Valley schools—accompanied by none other than West Yorkshire's ultra-running legend, Dougie Zinis!

Last year's Heights Ultra Trail, a collection of races from 10km to 50-mile ultramarathon, took runners across some of the most beautiful scenery West Yorkshire’s Colne and Holme valleys offer last September.

On Monday 10th February, a cheque was presented to The Heights Federation of Junior and Infant Schools by race organisers and local running legend Dougie Zinis.

Dougie, from Brighouse, is one of the UK’s most successful endurance runners, holding the fastest known time for the Double Bob Graham Round, completing the Lake District’s famous Wainrights, and finishing this year’s Montane Winter Spine Race in 100 hours flat.

Dougie said “I was delighted to present the funds raised by Heights Ultra Trail to the schools. HUT is a genuine community running event suitable for runners of all abilities and experience levels who want to challenge themselves over some of our county's best scenery. Seeing funds from the event going back into the local community is fantastic and what the event is all about.”

Neil Hill, race director said “Last year was our fourth edition of HUT and the event gets bigger and better every year with the races and gala day. Myself and the team are already busy planning for 2025.”

The event is organised by a small army of volunteers who do everything from marking the course and staffing checkpoints, to organising stalls and entertainment at the gala day at Colne Valley High School where all the races start and finish.

All profits made from the 2024 event were donated to Clough Head, Wellhouse, and Willberlee Junior and Infant Schools.

Places are available to book now for Heights Ultra Trail 2025. Runners can choose from;

• The HUT 10km
• The Wessenden 27km
• The Ramsden 50km
• The Scammonden 50-mile ultra

Early bird prices are available for a limited time. Find out more, book your place, and start your training plan!