Beyond Trails Manchester
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Beyond Trails Manchester
Beyond Trails Manchester is a trail and ultra running event based in central Manchester with routes that start and finish at Cathedral Gardens. Two distances are offered and both routes run partly through the city and partly into surrounding green areas.
- 55 km ultra (approx 54.3 km), 3 feed stations, mixed surfaces
- 25 km trail (approx 25.9 km), 1 feed station, mixed surfaces
Both routes pass through the Manchester Ship Canal and Salford Quays, cross from the Manchester Canal to the Bridgewater Canal, and run past the Imperial War Museum North and views of Old Trafford. The 55 km route continues beyond the outer suburbs to Bolton and Bury, includes more than 10 km on the Irwell Sculpture Trail, and returns into the city centre via historic buildings and public spaces.
The course surface mix includes footpaths, parks, woodland trails, canal paths and steps; parts may become muddy depending on weather and there are hills in places. GPX files are provided for navigation and the route is fully waymarked on race day. Entries include chip timing, feed stations, medical support and a finisher's medal. Age limits apply: entrants must be at least 20 years old for the 55 km entry and 18 years old for the 25 km entry. Provisional routes are subject to change and strict cut off times will be enforced. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
