Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)

Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)

The 2026 Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race is a non stop 130 mile event along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath, running from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds. The race is held under UK Athletics rules with permission from the Canal & River Trust.

The event is open to runners aged 20 or over on race day. Entry is capped at 100 runners on a first come, first served basis. The organisers recommend that competitors use a support crew; organisers can accommodate up to 75 unsupported entrants. There is a 40 hour overall time limit and a system of checkpoints and closing times printed on supplied maps. Feed points for unsupported runners are provided at approximately miles 14.5, 25.7, 40.2, 55.1, 70.6, 83.8, 100.3, 114.2 and 126.8. Drinks are available at these points for all runners. No medical or first aid is provided by the race, but transport is available for unsupported runners who retire.

Competitors must complete the full distance on foot, keep to the recognised towpath route where possible, display race numbers, carry required kit and follow event rules. Required kit includes a mobile phone switched on at all times, a whistle, a survival blanket, and at night a torch or headlamp with spare batteries plus reflective clothing on road sections. Unsupported entrants have a kit bag limit of 15 kg and may use only one labelled bag. Walking poles and pacing by vehicle are not permitted. Course record times stand at Men 20:02 (2014) and Women 24:19 (2024).

Registration is available the evening before and on race morning at Old Hall Street, Liverpool. The finish is canalside at Office Lock, Wharf Approach, Leeds; vehicle access is possible but parking at the finish is not available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.