CANALATHON-ULTRA RUNNING FESTIVAL Sun 22nd March
Run the 'Everest' of canals! Enter a challenging, scenic Pennines romp.
100km, 50km, Half Marathon or 10km.
"The body achieves what the mind believes"
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 Wall of Fame that includes thirteen men and one women. Can you add your name? Maybe you're inspired by our first female finisher Sam Rosenberg in last years race?
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.
Feeling speedy? Beat the 100km Course Records!
JAMES TAYLOR: 9:38.55 (2025), SAM ROSENBERG: 12:48.28 (2025)
50km Ultra
Already completed a marathon? Why not push yourself further and enter this 'point to point' 50km? A meaty canter along the 'Everest of Canals' Rochdale Canal towpath that starts in Ancoat's, Manchester and ends up at Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. A brilliant challenge and great 'over-training' for your up-and-coming Marathons.
Feeling speedy? Beat the 50km Course Records!
GRANT JEANS: 3:26.53 (2024), LAURA BARDSLEY: 4:18.54 (2024)
Half-Marathon & 10km
Share in the Canalathon Running Festival atmosphere and run a hearty Half Marathon (21km) or a fast, flat 10km.
The runs 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.
Features
- 100km, 50km, Half-Marathon, 10km
- Optional transport for 50km & Half-Marathon
- Free Car Park, all amenities (Sowerby CC)
- Complimentary pre/post race refreshments
- 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." Dru
Start Locations/Times
RACE HQ
Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club, Walton St, West Yorks, HX6 1AN
EXPECTED START TIMES
100km (07:00) Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club
50km (09:00)* Ancoat's, Manchester
Half-Marathon (11:00)* The Summit, Todmorden
10km (12:30) Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club
*Bus transport from Cricket Club (FULL).
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