Canalathon Ultra
Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom • 4 Apr 2027
Canalathon Ultra Running Festival
The Canalathon Ultra is a set of footraces run mainly along the Rochdale Canal with the event centre and finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. Distances offered include:
- 100 km - out and back from Sowerby Bridge along well maintained canal towpaths
- 50 km - starts at Ancoats and finishes in Sowerby Bridge, covering the full length of the Rochdale Canal
- Half Marathon - starts near The Summit, Todmorden, finishes at Sowerby Bridge
- 10 km - starts and finishes in Sowerby Bridge
Courses are largely flat with minimal elevation and require little navigation. Surfaces are mainly hard and dry; trail running shoes are recommended. All distances use chip timing and are run on marshalled, signed courses. Aid stations are provided with savoury and sweet options plus juice and water; participants are asked to bring their own cup or bottle. Support provisions include mobile first aid, on course sweepers, portaloo facilities, free parking near race headquarters, changing and shower facilities, and race photos.
Additional event features include bespoke medals, goody bags, trophies and prizes for male and female champions, transport options for some starts, and complimentary drinks at Sowerby Bridge after the races. Entry is subject to age limits starting at 16 years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.