Canalathon Ultra
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Event overview
The Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival takes place on 22 March 2026 with race headquarters and the finish located at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club, Walton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1AN. Entries open 2 April 2025 and close 15 March 2026. The minimum age for entry is 16 and stated age limits for the listed courses are 16 to 98 years.
Race details and facilities
Courses run along the Rochdale Canal towpaths and are described as mostly flat with minimal elevation. Surfaces are mainly hard and dry; the organiser recommends trail running shoes. The 100 km course is an out-and-back from Sowerby Bridge. The 50 km route starts at Ancoats and finishes in Sowerby Bridge. The half marathon starts near The Summit, Todmorden, and finishes at Sowerby Bridge. The 10 km starts and finishes in Sowerby Bridge.
- 100 km
- 50 km
- Half Marathon
- 10 km
Race features include chip timing, marshalled and signed courses, aid stations with savoury and sweet options plus drinks (participants should bring a cup or bottle), mobile first aid and sweepers, emergency pick-up if needed, free parking, on-course portaloo facilities, changing and showers, goody bags and bespoke medals, post-race hot food, complimentary drinks at the cricket club, photographs, and trophies/prizes. Transport is provided for 50 km and half marathon runners from Sowerby Bridge or participants may make their own travel arrangements. Entry fees vary by distance and early/late booking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.