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. The course runs from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds and covers 130 miles. The event date is Saturday 29th August 2026. Entrants must be 20 years or older. The race follows UK Athletics rules and runs with permission of the Canal & River Trust.

Course, support and entry

The route passes notable canal features such as the Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise staircase. Feed points are provided approximately every 10–15 miles. Support options are: Supported (competitor has own crew) and Unsupported (tended by organisers). Unsupported places are capped at 75. Support crews are allowed along the entire 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. The race has a 40-hour time limit and entry is limited to 100 runners on a first come, first served basis. Entries open 18 September 2025 and close 6 August 2026. Entry fees differ by support type and UK attachment status. Completion of the online questionnaire and payment via SiEntries confirm an entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

130 mi
130 Miles
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