Manchester to Liverpool Ultra
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Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50
The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra is a point-to-point, well-marked 50 mile ultra running event following sections of the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. The 11th edition is scheduled for Good Friday 26th March 2027.
The race is heavily supported with six staffed checkpoints that provide refreshments, sandwiches, fruit and medical cover. Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker so family and friends can follow progress during the event. The event is licenced by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules; it also awards ITRA and UTMB mountain performance index points (allocation tbc).
Key event details include a total elevation of 123 m, a field limit of 750 places and a 14 hour cut-off for completion. Entry fees are listed as £139 (unaffiliated) and £137 (affiliated). Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must have previously completed an organised marathon-distance event. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a waterproof coat, long-sleeve base layer, minimum 1 litre water container, headtorches (two), whistle, foil blanket and the GB Race Tracker device, which must be returned after the event.
Start and finish venues are specified by the organisers and the course GPX and race instructions are published in advance. Transfers of places are permitted within organiser deadlines and under the event terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
