Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
Liverpool, United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026
Event overview
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a non-stop, point-to-point race along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath. The route runs from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds and covers 130 miles. The event is scheduled for Saturday 29th August 2026. The minimum age for entrants is 20 on the event date. The race follows UK Athletics rules and runs with the permission of the Canal & River Trust.
Course and logistics
The course follows the canal towpath with route navigation supported by detailed maps. Feed points are provided approximately every 10 to 15 miles and drinks are available at these stops. Support crews are allowed along the route. Solo buddy runners, not pacers, may join from 70 miles onwards. There is no medical backup on course; transport to the nearest station is provided for retirees who are unsupported.
Entry and limits
Entries open 18 September 2025 and close 6 August 2026. Entry is limited to 100 runners on a first-come, first-served basis. Unsupported places are capped at 75 and a waitlist operates on a one-in, one-out basis. Entry types and fees include supported and unsupported options; fees vary by attached or unattached status and include a booking fee. A 40-hour time limit applies to complete the race.
Additional facts
Notable features on the route include the Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise staircase. Current entries recorded in the system show 70 participants. Course record times are 20:02 for men and 24:19 for women. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.