Running Does Not Build Character; It Reveals it
100km
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 the incredible achievements of first female finisher Jasmin Paris at the Barkley Marathons?
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!
ENTRY: £80. Early bird: £70
50km: Solo/2-Person Relay
Already completed a marathon? Why not push yourself that little bit further and enter this 'point to point' 50km? A fast and flat run along the historic Rochdale Canal towpath that starts in Ancoat's, Manchester and ends at Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. Great over-training for up-and-coming Marathons. Alternatively, do it as a 2-Person Relay with each member running 25km.
Registration at Ancoat's. Optional transport provided from Sowerby Bridge.
ENTRY: £50. Early bird: £40
2-Person Relay Team: £80. Early bird: £70
Bus Transport from Sowerby to Ancoat's: £12
Half-Marathon, 10km, 5km
Share in the brilliant Ultra atmosphere but run either a Half Marathon (21km) or a brisk 10km or 5km. The run courses take in the Yorkshire end of the famous Rochdale Canal.
The Half Marathon will start at The Summit Inn, Todmorden (Transport option provided) with the 10om and 5km starting and finishing at Sowerby Cricket Club.
ENTRY:
Half Marathon: £35.00
Bus transport from Sowerby to The Summit Inn (optional). £8
10km: £15.00
5km: £8.00
Features
- 100km, 50km*, Half-Marathon, 10km, 5km
*Relay Option
- Bus Option Provided for 50km & Half-Marathon
- Free Car Park, Bag Store, Amenities (Sowerby CC)
- Complimentary pre/post refreshments
- Ultra Aid Stations - 12.5km / 25km / 37.5km / 50km
- Chip Timing (all distances)
- Mobile First Aid, Bike Sweep + Pick Up (if needed)
- Trophies - F/M Champs / Runners-Up (100, 50, Half-Marathon, 10km)
- Prizes - F/M Champs (100, 50, Half-Marathon, 10km)
What you said
"Thanks to the Qswim adventure Team for organising a fantastic event on a scenic route. Beautiful route with loads of great support from the volunteers and Aid Stations". Sam T
Start Locations & Time
RACE HQ & FINISHES (all distances)
Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club, Walton St, West Yorks, HX6 1AN
100KM START (0700hrs)
Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club
50KM START* (1000hrs)
Ancoat's, Manchester
*Bus transport available from Sowerby Cricket Club (optional)
HALF MARATHON START (1200hrs)
The Summit Inn, Todmorden
10KM START (1300hrs)
5KM START (1315hrs)
Both Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club