“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
100km Ultra
You are incredible, of course, but have you got the physical and mental fitness to become one of our 100km Heroes and join the events wall of fame? Four men, no women so far. Can you add your name? Maybe you're inspired by our first female finisher Sam Rosenberg in this years 100km?
Starting and finishing in Sowerby Bridge, the 100km route passes through rural Yorkshire before heading to the 'dark satanic mills' of Manchester, Lancashire then returning back in triumph or not. Faint hearts need not apply!
HEALTH INVESTMENT
Early bird (All April '25) £80
Full (From 1st May) £90
4-Person Relay Team
Early bird (All April '25) £100
Full (From 1st May) £120
50km Ultra
Already completed a marathon? Why not push yourself further and enter this 'point to point' 50km? A meaty canter along the historic Rochdale Canal towpath that starts in Ancoats, Manchester and ends at Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. A brilliant challenge and great 'over-training' for your up-and-coming Marathons.
HEALTH INVESTMENT
Early bird (All April '25) £50
Full (From 1st May) £60
Half-Marathon & 10km
Share in the brilliant Ultra atmosphere but run either a hearty Half Marathon (21km) or a terrific 10km.
The run courses take in the Yorkshire end of the Rochdale Canal.
The Half Marathon starts at The Summit, Todmorden with the 10km starting and finishing at Sowerby Cricket Club.
HEALTH INVESTMENT
Half Marathon Early bird (All April '25) £40
Full (From 1st May) £45
10km Early bird (All April '25) £20
Full (From 1st May) £25
Features
- 100km*, 50km, Half-Marathon, 10km *4 Person Relay Option
- Optional transport for 50km & Half-Marathon
- Free Car Park, all amenities (Sowerby CC)
- Complimentary pre/post race refreshments
- Hearty, hot post race meal (extra)
- Ultra-Aid Stations - 12.5km/25km/37.5km/50km
- Chip Timing (all distances)
- Mobile First Aid, Bike Sweep + Pick Up (if needed)
- Trophies/Prizes - Female / Male Champs (All distances)
What you said..
"Did my first 50k and can’t recommend this enough. The team was amazing and we had the perfect day! Extremely good VFM, tough but do-able. Can’t wait for 2026! Might even go for the 100km! Thanks for pulling this amazing event together." Drew
Start Locations/Times
RACE HQ
Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club, Walton St, West Yorks, HX6 1AN
EXPECTED START TIMES
100km (0700hrs) Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club
50km (0900hrs)* Ancoat's, Manchester
Half-Marathon (1000hrs)* The Summit, Todmorden
10km (1100hrs) Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club
*Optional Bus transport from Cricket Club