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Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 mile Race

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calendar_today 29 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

Embark on the ultimate Trans-Pennine odyssey at the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race, a gruelling 130-mile non-stop ultra from Liverpool to Leeds starting at 06:00 on Saturday, 29th August 2026. This quintessential low-frills, high-challenge event follows the historic towpath, traversing England's industrial heartland and scenic countryside, including the breathtaking Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise locks. With a generous 40-hour cutoff, it welcomes runners aged 20+ who possess marathon experience and a resilient spirit, offering both supported and unsupported entry options. Organised entirely by volunteers, the race embodies pure community ultra-running, providing essential checkpoints, detailed maps, and a profound sense of camaraderie over every relentless mile. Secure your place in this no-nonsense, legendary test where finishing is the only true prize, and the shared journey along Britain's longest single canal becomes an unforgettable personal conquest.

Races Offered

130 mile Race

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 209.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

06:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Liverpool.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 13.4° / 19.9°
wb_sunny 11.3° / 17.7°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.9 /
water_drop 76.5%

About Liverpool

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Liverpool is a big city in Merseyside, England, within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire, famed for its football teams, the Grand National horse race, music, vibrant nightlife and its links with the arts and culture.

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