Canalathon Ultra
Sowerby Bridge, United Kingdom • 22 Mar 2026
Event overview
The Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival takes place on 22 March 2026 with race headquarters and all finishes at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club, Walton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1AN. The event follows the Rochdale Canal towpath through Yorkshire and Lancashire. Courses use mainly hard, dry surfaces with minimal elevation and minimal navigation. Aid stations are provided along the routes.
Distances, age limits and entry
- 100 km
- 50 km
- Half Marathon
- 10 km
Each listed distance has an age range of 16 to 98 years. The event minimum age is 16. Entries open 2 April 2025 and close 15 March 2026. Entry fees are: 100 km £90, 100 km 4-person relay team £120, 50 km £60, Half Marathon £45, 10 km £25. Entry requires registration or login through the SiEntries system.
Course notes and services
The 100 km is an out-and-back from Sowerby Bridge along canal towpaths. The 50 km uses the full length of the Rochdale Canal and finishes in Sowerby Bridge. The Half Marathon starts near The Summit, Todmorden, and finishes at Sowerby Bridge. Courses are chip timed and are marshalled and signed. Transport is provided for 50 km and Half Marathon runners from Sowerby Bridge as an option. Facilities include free parking, portaloo units on course, changing and showers, mobile first aid and sweepers, aid stations with savoury and sweet options plus drinks (participants are asked to bring their own cup or bottle), goody bags, bespoke medals, photographs, trophies and post-race hot food and complimentary drinks at Sowerby Bridge. Organizer: Qswim Adventure (T/A Uswim Adventure Limited). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.