The 50KM and 75KM options Start from Manchester Great Ancoats just outside of the city centre
The Canalathon 50KM option is 31-mile flat Ultra Marathon across the Famous Rochdale Canal Route 66.
The Canalathon 75KM option is a 46mile Flat Ultra Marathon that does the 50KM route, continues to Brighouse Locks, where it loops round and comes back the same way to Finish at Sowerby Bridge.
The 100km option is 62 miles and starts from Sowerby Bridge runs to Manchester, turns and returns on the same Route to the finish in Sowerby Bridge.
The races run through both the Roses Counties of Manchester (Lancashire) and finish in Sowerby Bridge (west Yorkshire).
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.
Dont forget Amazing prizes and Quality Runner friendly Marshals.
Its all there folks !!
PRICE AND ENTRY OPTIONS.
Each Race has a 120 Place limit! So please book your place early to avoid disappointment.
Entries open on Friday May 16th at 9am and there are ealry entry prices.
£45 January 2nd 2015 – March 13th 2015 (entries close 10pm)
75km option:
£40 before August 31st 2014
£45 September 1st 2014 - January 1st 2015
£50 January 2nd 2015 – March 13th 2015 (entries close 10pm)
100Km option.
£45 before August 31st 2014
£50 September 1st 2014 - January 1st 2015
£55 January 2nd 2015 – March 13th 2015 (entries close 10pm)
*Price does not include transport, should you wish to use this option please see below.
All prices reflect the professional nature of the event, the health and safety precautions taken and the additional planning and preparation that running an event backed by UKA needs.
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WHATS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
Free commemorative T-shirt.
Free aid stations at 10 mile intervals.
Fully stocked with Serious Supplements Serious Stamina Energy and Electrolyte drink (www.serioussupplements.co.uk).
Flapjacks and bananas.
SPORTident Timing.
Fully marked and marshaled course – NO NAVIGATION REQUIRED!!
Shower and changing facilities.
Free food after the race.
Additional free gifts from our sponsors.
ROUTE INFORMATION AND MAPS
Routes are visible and can be downloaded as GPX files if you have a suitable device.
MORE DETAIL IS BEING ADDED TO THE ROUTES THIS WEEK
For 50km. 1st prize is £100, second £70, third £50 www.sportsshoes.com vouchers.
For 75km 1st prize is £120, second £90, third £65 www.sportsshoes.com vouchers.
For 100km 1st prize is £140, second £100, third £75 www.sportsshoes.com vouchers.
Also prizes awarded for the most improved time based on those who entered last years 50km race.
Age Cat prizes will also be awarded in 10 year Categories for V40,V50,V60 men and women (unless they have already won their cat by winning a place prize).
Charity information link
Each year I will donate a percentage of my profits to a different charity.
This year in honour of my Grandma (Joan Mary Lloyd) I am donating to Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.
This is a very worthy charity and offers amazing facilities and respite for both patients and families
dealing with Cancer and the effects of the illness.
Collection buckets may also be placed at the different events to ask for
further loose change to help with their funds.
