Canalathon Ultra
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Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival
The Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival is scheduled for 4 April 2027 with Race HQ and the finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire. The event takes place along the Rochdale Canal and uses towpaths and canal-side routes.
Distances offered:
- 100 km
- 50 km
- Half Marathon
- 10 km
The 100 km is an out and back course from Sowerby Bridge on well maintained canal towpaths with minimal elevation. The 50 km follows the full length of the Rochdale Canal, starting at Ancoats and finishing in Sowerby Bridge. The Half Marathon starts near The Summit in Todmorden and finishes at Sowerby Bridge. The 10 km starts and finishes in Sowerby Bridge. The route requires little navigation and does not involve hill climbing; the surface is mainly hard and dry but trail shoes are recommended.
All distances use chip timing and marshalled, signed courses. Support features include aid stations with savoury and sweet options, juice and water, mobile first aid and sweepers, race photos, bespoke medals and prizes. Additional facilities listed are transport options for some starts, free parking, on-course portaloo facilities, changing and showers, goody bags and complimentary drinks at the finish.
Entries open 25 March 2026 and close 31 March 2027. Minimum entry age is 16; course age ranges are listed up to 98 years old. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
