Manchester to Liverpool Ultra

About the race

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra (M2L Ultra) is a supported 50 miles trail event that follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. The route is described as well marked and fast, and total elevation is listed as 123 m. The start venue is Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) on the Manchester Ship Canal waterfront and the finish is at North End Sports & Social Club (British Railway Club) in Melling Road, Liverpool. Event capacity is 750 places and there is a 14 hour overall cut-off. Entry fees are shown as £139 (unaffiliated) and £137 (affiliated).

Live online GPS tracking is provided via GB Race Tracker. The organisers place six staffed checkpoints along the course; checkpoints provide drinks including cola, Tailwind, water and juice, hot and cold snacks, sandwiches, fruit and vegetarian and vegan options. Medical cover or a first responder will be available at checkpoints. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and is held under UK Athletics rules. The race also attains ITRA points and UTMB mountain performance index points with allocation to be confirmed.

Entrants must be at least 20 years old, in good health and must have completed an organised marathon prior to race day. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a waterproof coat with sealed seams, a long sleeved base layer, a minimum 1 litre water container, a charged mobile phone in waterproof covering, a foil blanket, a headtorch (min 75 lumens) plus a secondary headtorch, a whistle and the GB Race Tracker device. Random kit checks are carried out and failure to carry required items may lead to disqualification. Pacers or unentered support runners are not permitted. Supporter vehicle access is restricted at some checkpoints and specific rules apply to dropbags and optional post race coach transport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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