“You are what you believe yourself to be.”
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 twenty-four men and one woman (C'mon ladies!). Can you add your name? Maybe you're inspired by our first female finisher Sam Rosenberg in the 2025 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!
SHANE MORGAN (Pictured): 7:59.55 (2026), SAM ROSENBERG (F): 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 atmosphere and run a hearty Half Marathon (21km) or a fast, flat 10km then crack open a beer!
The runs take in the Yorkshire end of the Rochdale Canal with the Half starting 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)
Health Investment*
100km: £90
50km: £60**
Half Marathon: £45**
10km: £25
*Booked fee added on entry
**Transport optional
2026 Champs
100KM
Shane Morgan 7:59
50KM
Katie Shelton 4:47.
Freddie Herdman 3:47
HALF-MARATHON
Paula Baker-Parkin 2:07
Joss Swindells 1:42
10KM
Amy Graham 45.36
Max Swindells 38.41
What you said..
"Thanks for organising such a fantastic event. I'll certainly run it again, hopefully with my wife next time. My present for her!" Nigel
Start Locations/Times
RACE HQ
Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club
Walton St, Yorkshire, HX6 1AN
EXPECTED START TIMES
100km (06:00) Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club
- Sunrise 05:50, Sunset 20:30 -
50km (08:00)* Ancoat's, Manchester
Half-Marathon (11:00)* The Summit, Todmorden
10km (12:30) Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club
*Optional transport from Cricket Club.
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