Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) 2026
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race is a nonstop ultra running event covering 130 miles along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds. The race is organised by Canalrace C.I.C., runs under UK Athletics rules and takes place with the permission of the Canal & River Trust.
Entrants must be at least 20 years old. Entry is limited to 100 runners on a first come, first served basis. Supported and unsupported entry options are available; the organisers can provide accommodation for up to 75 unsupported runners. Entry fees are published for supported and unsupported categories and a small additional fee applies to entrants unattached to a UK club. A staged refund policy applies for cancellations before set deadlines.
The route follows towpaths and passes notable canal structures including the Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise staircase. Aid stations and drink points are provided approximately every 10 to 15 miles; specific feed points are listed for unsupported runners. There is a 40 hour overall time limit. Transport is available for runners who retire, and no dedicated medical or first aid teams are provided by the organisers.
Race rules require competitors to complete the full distance on foot, carry maps and specified safety kit, display their race number, and follow restrictions such as no walking poles and limits on unsupported kit bag weight. Buddy runners are permitted on foot from the designated meeting point later on the course. Awards include perpetual trophies for first man and first woman, certificates for finishers and special mementos for designated finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
