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Canalathon 50/75/100KM

24-Mar-2019 Manchester, Lancashire / West Yorkshire, UK (England)

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100KM / 62Miles
1 Day - 300 Runners

Alternate Distances: 75KM/47M 50KM/31M

DIFFICULTY Race Difficulty Intermediate  

Entry From £45 GBP
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CANAL ULTRA MARATHONS across Lancashire & Yorkshire

Flat, no navigation Ultras run through the Counties of Lancashire (Manchester) & finishing in West Yorkshire (Sowerby Bridge). 3 different race options. 50KM and 75KM options

Start from Manchester Great Ancoats just outside of the city centre.

The Canalathon 50KM option:

31-mile flat Ultra Marathon across the Famous Rochdale Canal Route 66.

The Canalathon 75KM option:

46mile Flat Ultra Marathon that does the 50KM route, continues to Brighouse Locks loops round and back the same  way to Finish at Sowerby.

The Canalathon 100km option:

62 miles that starts from Sowerby Bridge runs to Manchester, turns and returns on the same route to the finish in Sowerby.

They are flat, require no navigation and are point-to-point races. They are ideal first Ultras, great preparation for marathon runners and are fast courses for the experienced Ultra runner/road runner.

They will also help you prepare for other longer Ultras, such as the Calderdale Way Ultra and Lakeland 50 or up and coming road marathons such as London. Or you can start at the 50km and eventually build up to the 100KM.

Don't forget Amazing prizes and Quality Runner friendly Marshals.
          

It's all there folks !!

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Beginner

Elevation: Very little change < 500 metres. Benign running terrain, not technical.

Suitable for: First ultra runners completing a marathon or doing regular long distance running in the last six months.

Intermediate

Elevation: Increase of up to 1000 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed at least one ultra distance race (or similar event) or are doing long distance running (>26 miles) regularly, with elevation shown.

Advanced

Elevation: Increase of up to 1500 metres

Suitable for: Runners who have completed several ultra distances or similar events, or are doing long distance running regularly, with elevation shown.

Expert

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with some challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity or heat) and or technical terrain

Suitable for: Experienced runners who have completed at least regular ultra distances in last 12 months, or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races may be subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements.

Brutal

Elevation: Increase of up to 2000 metres with very challenging climatic conditions (e.g. ice, snow, humidity, heat or at high altitude) and or technical terrain.

Suitable for: Very experienced long distance ultra runners (min 3 years’ experience) or are doing regular long distance running (>50 miles) with elevation and conditions shown (where possible). Admission to these races is often subject to evidence of recent qualifying race participation and recent medical examination certificate. Purchase of specialist kit is often recommended for these races.

Endurance - Multi-activity

Type: An ultra distance race including at least two of the following activities such as running, swimming, cycling, kayaking, skiing and climbing. It may also include different climatic conditions (eg ice, snow, humidity, cold water, mud or heat).

Suitable for: Experienced multi-skilled athletes who have trained for the different activities included in this event. Admission to these races may be subject to receipt of a recent medical examination certificate. Check with the race organiser regarding entry requirements and any specialist equipment required such as a wetsuit, skis or a mountain bike.

Global - Virtual

Type: A virtual race which can be run at any time shown on the dates shown, on any type of terrain in any country.

Suitable for: For runners from beginners to experienced as you choose your own course and challenge based on the guidelines and options set by the virtual race organiser.

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Sandman50

11:32 25-03-19

A cracking race for those like me new to ultras as no chance of getting lost
Plenty of support info before race ,easy to get back to start from the end via train or drive to the end and catch support coach to the start ,brilliant food stations with a good varied amount of food and drinks
Great camaraderie from fellow runners to help you through,one to again.

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Noah2003

10:05 23-11-17

75km 2017
Checkpoints had super support and was good overall. We ran as a 4 and missed the cut off however after dismissive grumpy official withdraw our numbers we finished anyway. Lovely place to run and although all the route is canal paths the scenery and communities were different and positive. There was a tricky road section due to floods I think so please double check the route before setting out as in the small towns the signage was reduced. Enjoyed lovely Yorkshire and Lancashire....

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Helenbly

12:25 24-06-17

A nice flat ultra along the Rochdale canal. If doing the 50k route you start in Manchester and finish at Sowerby bridge. It made for an excellent first ultra due the flat paths. Some beautiful countryside along the Pennines and into Yorkshire. Do make sure you check out the route map before you set off. A few runners missed doing so and went the wrong way! Could be much better sign posted. A great medal but you do pay extra if you want medal, tshirt, food post race.

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