Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
Liverpool, United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026
Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) 2026
The LLCR is a non-stop canal towpath race from Old Hall Street, Liverpool to Office Lock, Leeds. The event covers 130 miles along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and is organised by Canalrace C.I.C. It is held under UK Athletics rules with permission from the Canal & River Trust. Competitors must be at least 20 years old on race day. The event is limited to 100 starters, and up to 75 Unsupported entrants can be accommodated by the organisers. Entry fees are £75 for Supported and £115 for Unsupported, with a small extra charge for runners not attached to a UK club. Cancellations before set dates receive partial refunds according to published deadlines.
Course, logistics and rules
The route follows the original canal towpath and passes features such as the Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise staircase. The race operates an overall time limit of 40 hours and has checkpoint cut-offs along the route. Feed points and drinks are provided approximately every 10 to 15 miles; Unsupported runners have specified feed points at 14, 25, 40, 54, 70, 84, 99, 113 and 127 miles. Support crews are welcome and Supported competitors must keep a crew with a vehicle for the duration. Solo buddy runners are permitted on foot only from the 70.6 mile meeting point and must not act as pacers or carry supplies. Competitors must complete the course on foot, carry mandatory items such as a mobile phone, whistle, survival blanket and maps, and follow rules on kit, checkpoints and retirement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.