Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
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Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a non-stop point-to-point race scheduled for Saturday 29 August 2026. The route follows the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds. The distance is 130 miles and the event runs under UK Athletics rules with permission from the Canal & River Trust.
Race details
The race is open to entrants aged 20 or older. There are two support options: supported (runner with own crew) and unsupported (tended by the organisers). Unsupported places are limited to 75. Feed points are provided approximately every 10–15 miles. Solo buddy runners, not pacers, may join from around 70 miles into the route. There is no medical backup on course. Transport is available to the nearest station for runners who retire.
Entry and limits
Entries open on 18 September 2025 and close on 6 August 2026. Entry is limited to 100 runners and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Entry fees are listed as: Supported £75 (attached) / £77 (unattached) and Unsupported £115 (attached) / £117 (unattached); fees include the booking charge. At the time of posting there are 63 participants entered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
