Manchester to Liverpool Ultra
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Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50
The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra is a supported 50 mile trail race that follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. The route is described as well marked and largely off-road, with a listed elevation of 123 m and a 14 hour overall cut-off. The event is limited to 750 places and is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. The race attains ITRA points and UTMB mountain performance index points with allocation to be confirmed.
The start venue is IWM North on the Manchester Ship Canal waterfront and the finish is at North End Sports and Social Club in Liverpool. Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker. There are six staffed checkpoints offering refreshments, vegan and vegetarian options, and medical cover. Supporter access is restricted at certain checkpoints and a single vehicle per runner is requested; supporters must follow event instructions to avoid penalties.
Entry fees are shown as £139 unaffiliated and £137 affiliated. Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have previously completed an organised marathon-distance event to meet qualifying criteria. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes items such as a waterproof coat, long sleeve base layer, minimum 1 litre water, fully charged mobile phone in waterproof cover, foil blanket, headtorch and spare headtorch, whistle and the issued GPS tracker. Pacers or support runners who are not entered are not permitted.
Top finishers receive tiered medals: gold for the first 200 finishers, silver for 201-400 and bronze thereafter. The 2027 event is listed as sold out; places can be transferred up to three weeks before race day subject to the event rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
