Canalathon Ultra

Canalathon Ultra

Sunday, 4 April 2027

Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire, UK

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The Canalathon Ultra on 4 April 2027 includes 100km, 50km, Half Marathon and 10km distances in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire.

The 100km is a scenic 'out and back' course from Sowerby Bridge along well-maintained canal towpaths with minimal elevation. It passes through rural Yorkshire before heading to the dark satanic mills of Manchester in the industrial heartland of Lancashire then back again. Faint hearts need not apply. Run solo or complete the distance as a relay - teams of 4.

The 50km is a fast and flat run along the historic Rochdale Canal towpath that starts in Ancoats, Manchester and ends at Sowerby Bridge.

Supporting distances include a Half Marathon and 10km. These courses take in the Yorkshire end of the Rochdale Canal. The Half Marathon starts at The Summit, Todmorden with the 10km starting and finishing at Sowerby Cricket Club.

This is a fully marshalled event - no navigation is needed.

Distances/Events

10K
Half Marathon
50K / 31 miles - solo
100K / 62 miles - solo/relay (team of 4)

Location map

Event HQ, 100km start line and finish line for all is Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club. The 50km starts in Ancoats; The Half starts at Todmorden.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 25 March 2026.

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