Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
Liverpool, United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026
Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) - 29 August 2026
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a non-stop, point-to-point event that follows the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds. The route covers 130 miles and passes notable canal features such as the Burnley Embankment and Bingley Five Rise staircase.
Open to participants aged 20 or older, the race is held under UK Athletics rules and runs with the permission of the Canal & River Trust. Runners may enter as Supported (with their own crew) or Unsupported (tended by organisers). Unsupported places are capped at 75 and total entries are limited to 100, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; a waitlist for Unsupported places operates on a one-in, one-out basis.
Logistics include feed points approximately every 10–15 miles with snacks and drinks available to all. There is no medical backup on course; organisers provide transport to the nearest station for retirees who are Unsupported. Solo buddy runners (not pacers) may join from 70 miles onwards. Entrants must complete an online questionnaire and payment to confirm entry; the organiser may refuse entry. The race allows 40 hours to complete the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.