Greater Manchester 200

Greater Manchester 200 Ultra

The Greater Manchester 200 Mile Ultramarathon is a single-stage, continuous 200 mile race following the GM Ringway. The event is scheduled for 21–25 November 2026 in Greater Manchester. Key facts: the course includes approximately 5,545 m of elevation, there are 150 places, the overall cut-off is 96 hours and the entry fee is £499. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules; ITRA and UTMB mountain performance index points are to be allocated.

The route includes 10 GB Ultras checkpoints that provide refreshments, hot food at some village hall locations and vegan and vegetarian options. Medical cover such as a medic, first responder or first aider will be available at checkpoints. Checkpoint cut-offs are enforced by the organisers.

Logistics include a start and finish venue at the Imperial War Museum North, and live online tracking via GB Race Tracker. Dropbags are permitted at CP3, CP5, CP8 and at the finish; bags must meet size and weight limits and will be transported to the finish once a checkpoint closes.

Entrants must be at least 20 years old and demonstrate a solid background in endurance or ultrarunning; solo training runs are not accepted as qualifying experience. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a GPS device with GPX access, waterproof coat and trousers with sealed seams, power bank (min 5,000 mAh), 1 litre water capacity, headtorch (min 100 lumens), backup light (min 50 lumens), whistle, survival bag and emergency food (min 500 kcal). No pacers or support runners are permitted and supporter access is restricted in specified locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.