Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
Liverpool, United Kingdom • 29-30 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race takes place on Saturday 29 August 2026. The point-to-point route follows the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds. The event is organised by Canalrace C.I.C., runs under UK Athletics rules, and has the permission of the Canal & River Trust. Entrants must be 20 years or older.
Entries open on 18 September 2025 and close on 6 August 2026. Entry is limited to 100 runners on a first-come, first-served basis; 57 participants are listed so far. There are two entry types: Supported (own crew) and Unsupported (tended by the organisers). Entry fees listed are: Supported £75 (attached) or £77 (unattached); Unsupported £115 (attached) or £117 (unattached). Unsupported places are capped at 75.
Race details
The course is run along the canal towpath and passes features such as the mile-long Burnley Embankment, which is about 60 feet above ground, and the Bingley Five Rise staircase. Feed points and snacks are provided every 10-15 miles, with drinks available to all at these stops. Support crews are permitted along the entire route. Solo buddy runners (not pacers) may join from 70 miles onwards.
There is minimal on-course medical provision and transport to the nearest station is available for retirees who are Unsupported. The race time limit is 40 hours. Course records are listed as men 20:02 (2014) and women 24:19 (2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.