Canalathon Ultra

Canalathon Ultra

Canalathon Ultra is a running festival held along the historic Rochdale Canal on 4 April 2027. The event offers multiple race distances that follow canal towpaths and link locations in Manchester and Yorkshire.

Distances include:

• 100 km
• 50 km
• Half-Marathon (21 km)
• 10 km
• 5 km

The 100 km race starts and finishes in Sowerby Bridge and passes through rural Yorkshire before reaching urban areas in Manchester and Lancashire then returning toward Sowerby Bridge. The 50 km is a point to point route starting in Ancoat's, Manchester and finishing at Sowerby Bridge. The Half-Marathon begins at The Summit, Todmorden, and the 10 km starts and finishes at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Event services and logistics include optional transport for the 50 km and Half-Marathon, free car parking and on site amenities at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club, complimentary pre and post race refreshments, chip timing for all distances, mobile first aid and a bike sweep with pick up if needed. Ultra aid stations are located approximately at 12.5 km, 25 km, 37.5 km and 50 km. Prizes and trophies are awarded in male and female championship categories. Entry fees are listed for each distance and an additional booking fee applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.