Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)
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Event overview
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a non-stop, point-to-point race on Saturday 29 August 2026. The route follows the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds, a distance of 130 miles. The course passes features such as the mile-long Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise staircase. Runners must be at least 20 years old to enter. The race uses UK Athletics rules and runs with permission of the Canal & River Trust.
Course, support and limits
The event has a 40-hour time limit to complete the course. Feed points with snacks and drinks are provided about every 10 to 15 miles. There is no medical backup on course; transport to the nearest station is available for runners who retire, at least for Unsupported entrants. Support crews are allowed along the route. Solo buddy runners (not pacers) may join from around 70 miles. Entry is limited to 100 runners on a first-come, first-served basis. Unsupported places are capped at 75.
Entry and records
Entries open in 2025 and close in 2026; entry is confirmed after payment and completion of a questionnaire on SiEntries. The organiser may refuse entry without giving a reason. Course record times are listed as 20:02 for men (2014) and 24:19 for women (2024). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
