Canalathon Ultra

MAR

22

2026

The Canalathon Ultra offers a multi-distance running festival on the historic Rochdale Canal. Choose from 100km, 50km, a Half Marathon, or a 10km, with routes connecting Yorkshire and Manchester. The event features chip timing, aid stations, and support at the Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club HQ.

Sun 22 Mar 2026

Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire and The Humber

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100 kilometers 50 kilometers Half Marathon 10 kilometers

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Canalathon Ultra Running Festival

The Canalathon Ultra is an ultrarunning event on the historic Rochdale Canal.

Distances

The event offers multiple race distances:

100 km Ultra
50 km Ultra
Half Marathon
10 km

A four-person relay team option is available for the 100 km distance.

Course and Locations

The 100 km route starts and finishes at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in Yorkshire. It passes through rural Yorkshire and Manchester, Lancashire, before returning. The 50 km route is point-to-point, starting in Ancoats, Manchester and finishing in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. The Half Marathon starts at The Summit in Todmorden. The 10 km starts and finishes at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Event Features

Event features include chip timing for all distances, aid stations for the ultras, and a free car park with amenities at the cricket club. Complimentary pre- and post-race refreshments are provided, with an optional hearty, hot post-race meal available for an extra cost. There is mobile first aid and bike sweep support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 km

100km

50 km

Half Marathon

10 km