Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR)

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2026

Take on the 130 mile nonstop canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with supported or unsupported entry options. Field capped at 100 runners and a 40 hour cutoff make this an epic endurance test.

Sat 29 Aug 2026

Liverpool, North West (England)

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Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race : Saturday 29 August 2026

The event is a non-stop, point-to-point race of 130 miles along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath, starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds. The race follows UK Athletics rules and runs with the permission of the Canal & River Trust. The entry field is limited to 100 runners and the minimum age is 20 years on the event date.

Race format, support and logistics

Support options are twofold: Supported (own crew) and Unsupported (tended by the organisers). Unsupported places are capped at 75 and the organisers can provide support for up to 75 Unsupported runners. Feed points provide snacks and drinks approximately every 10–15 miles. Support crews are permitted along the entire route. Solo buddy runners (not pacers) are allowed from 70 miles onwards.

There is a 40-hour overall time limit to complete the course. There is no medical backup on course; transport to the nearest station or transport for retirees is provided for some retiring runners. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis rather than by lottery. Entries open 18 September 2025 and close 6 August 2026. Entry fees are shown separately for Supported and Unsupported categories and include the booking fee.

Records and participation

Course record times listed for the route are: men 20:02 (2014) and women 24:19 (2024). At the time of the listing there were 70 entries recorded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.