Manchester to Liverpool Ultra

Manchester, United Kingdom • 26 Mar 2027

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50 mile trail event between Manchester and Liverpool with 123 m of elevation and a 14 hour cut off. The route follows sections of the Trans-Pennine Trail and runs alongside the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules.

The start venue is the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and the finish is at the North End Sports and Social Club in Liverpool. The race is limited to 750 places; entry fees are listed as £129 for unaffiliated entrants and £127 for affiliated club members. Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker. The course is marked and supported at six checkpoints, where refreshments, vegetarian and vegan options, and first aid cover are available.

Entrants must be at least 20 years old and must 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 sleeve base layer, at least 1 litre of water, a charged mobile phone in waterproof covering, a foil blanket, a headtorch and a secondary headtorch, a whistle, and the event GPS tracker. The 2027 edition is reported as sold out. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Mile Ultra
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