Cheshire Ring 100

Event overview

The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile is a UKA-permitted trail ultramarathon held in the Manchester area on 26–27 September 2026. The course distance is 102 miles with approximately 345 m of elevation and a 30-hour overall cut-off. Entry places are limited to 250. Entrants must be at least 20 years old on race day and must have previously completed an ultramarathon of at least 50 miles. GB Ultras list an earlybird entry fee of £199 and later entry options around £209.

Course, checkpoints and logistics

The route links multiple canals, including the Bridgewater, Macclesfield and Trent & Mersey canals, and is marked with 11 staffed checkpoints providing food, hot drinks and medical cover. Checkpoint cut-offs are set and strictly enforced; dropbags are allowed at Checkpoint 7 (48 miles) and Checkpoint 10 (78 miles) only, limited to 50 L and 8 kg. A single pacer is permitted from Checkpoint 7 onwards; support crew access is restricted at certain checkpoints and limited parking rules apply. Live GPS tracking is provided by GB Race Tracker; trackers are mandatory race equipment, remain property of the organiser and must be returned or a replacement charge applies. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and will be checked. Results and official times are recorded by chip timing and finalised after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.