Manchester to Liverpool Ultra

Manchester, United Kingdom • 26 Mar 2027

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 2027

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra is a licensed 50-mile trail event held on 26 March 2027 under UK Athletics rules and the Trail Running Association. The course follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool and is well marked. The race has a 14-hour cut-off and provision for live online GPS tracking via GB Race Tracker.

The event includes six checkpoints along the route that provide refreshments (cola, Tailwind, water, juice), sandwiches, snacks and vegan and vegetarian options. Medical cover or first responders are available at checkpoints. Participants may use an optional dropbag transported to the finish venue at North End Sports & Social Club in Liverpool.

Entrants must be at least 20 years old, in good health and have completed an organised marathon-distance event prior to race day. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long-sleeved base layer in a dry bag, a minimum 1-litre water container, a fully charged mobile phone in waterproof covering, a foil blanket, two headtorches (primary and secondary), a whistle and the provided GPS tracker.

The event has limited places and a stated entry fee range. Results are chip-timed and initially provisional before finalisation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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