Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
Liverpool, United Kingdom • 29-30 Aug 2026
Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a non-stop, point-to-point event held along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds. The 130 mile route follows canal towpaths and passes historic features such as the Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise staircase.
The race is open to runners aged 20 or older and is organised under UK Athletics rules with permission from the Canal & River Trust. Runners may choose between two support options: Supported (with a personal crew) or Unsupported (tended by the organisers). Unsupported places are limited and managed by the organiser; overall entry is capped at 100 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Aid is available at regular feed points roughly every 10–15 miles, with drinks provided to all runners at these stops. Navigation follows the canal and detailed maps. There is no medical backup on course, but transport to the nearest station is provided for runners who retire. Support crews are permitted along the entire route, and solo buddy runners (not pacers) can join from 70 miles onwards. The race time limit is 40 hours.
Entry windows, fees, and detailed rules are set by the organiser. Entries require completion of payment and a race questionnaire. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.