DISTANCE
50 MILES
ELEVATION
123M
LOCATION
MANCHESTER
PLACES
500
CUT-OFF TIME
14 HOURS
ENTRY FEE
£99
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MANCHESTER TO LIVERPOOL ULTRA 50

Good Friday 29th March 2024 (2025 – 18th April)

The M2L Ultra is a unique 50 mile heavily supported event following the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool.

With Live Online GPS Tracking from GB Race Tracker allowing family & friends to track your progress throughout the day. Runners start the race at Media City Piazza, located on the Manchester Ship Canal waterfront, at the heart of Manchester. 

The course is a well-marked, fast 50 mile race with a 14 hour cut-off, and is ideal for both the seasoned ultra-runner looking for a personal best on the distance and also a great introduction into ultra-running for beginners. Magnificent support from the GB Ultras team at 6 checkpoints.

UTMB Performance index & ITRA Points (Awaiting allocation – 2024). 

Held under UKA permit and race rules.  2024 Permit pending Trail Running Association. 

Ready for the challenge?

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Course Records

Mens PB – Wouter Decock (Belgium) 5 Hours 44 Minutes (2017)

Ladies PB – Melanie Edwards (GBR) 6 Hours 56 Minutes (2018)

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Gold, Silver or Bronze?

Top 100 finishers earn a Gold ‘M2LUltra’ Medal, 101-200 finishers earn a Silver ‘M2LUltra’ Medal and 201+ finishers earn the Bronze ‘M2LUltra’ Medal. There are additional prizes for the Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female finishers. The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 Mile is part of the GB Ultras 50 Mile GRAND SLAM!

Click Below To Watch The Live Online Tracking

All The M2L Ultra 50 Information

We want you to have the most amazing time at the M2L Ultra 50! All the information you need to participate in this event is in the table below.

Start Venue

Piazza, Media City, Salford Quays M50 2EQ

MediaCity Salford is home to both BBC and ITV studios and our new location will see you starting the race from right next to the Blue Peter Garden.  You’ll then cross the Media City Footbridge, passing Coronation Street Studios and the IWM North before picking up the Bridgewater Canal at Manchester United Football Club.

Thursday 28th March 2024 At Start Venue (2025 – Thursday 17th April)

5.30pm – 9.00pm – Race Registration: Bib Number Collection

Good Friday 29th March 2024 At Start Venue (2025 – Friday 18th April)

4:15am – 5:30am – Race Registration – Bib Number Collection & GB Race Tracker Collection, dropbag drop-off

6.00am Race Start – Mass Start

Finish Venue

Railway Club, North End Sports and Social Club, Melling Road, Liverpool, L9 0LQ.

At least 20 years old + at the time of the race.

In good health.

Must have run at least a marathon distance race prior to the event.

This can be for an event not yet taken place but that will be completed prior to M2L start.

The new start location also enables you to take advantage of the 24 hour parking at Quayside MediaCity (formerly the Lowry Outlet Mall) which also has a range of restaurants to enjoy.  Address for one of the car parks is: The Garage, Blue, Salford M50 2TG.

If you’re staying overnight ahead of the race, in addition to the hotels near to the original start line, there are also additional accommodation options within the vicinity from Premier Inn and Holiday Inn.

There is sufficient parking at the Finish Venue. 

We would strongly advise participants to make arrangements prior to the event, including checking train times if applicable.

An optional Dropbag can be handed to GB Ultras staff at Race Registration prior to the event (on race morning) once you have collected your bib number and Race Tracker.

Any Dropbag should be clearly labelled with the participant’s Race number at Registration.  Labels are provided during Race Registration on race morning.

Dropbags should be of a small/medium backpack/drybag type similar in size to a cabin case, approx. capacity 37 litres (dimensions 55cm x 39cm x 20cm) and must be no more than 50 litre capacity.  Large bags and suitcases will be refused to be transported.

Dropbags will be transported to the finish venue in Liverpool to meet runners there. 

It is the responsibility of the runner to pick up any dropbags.  In the event that a participant withdraws from the race, they must collect their dropbag from the finish venue – these will not be transported to locations along the race route. Dropbags not collected from the finish line will be disposed of.

Optional pre-race coach transport is available at 4:15am on race morning to take runners to Manchester for the start of the event.  Please ensure you arrive on time as the coach will not wait. The pick up location is close to the Finish Venue and full details of your pick-up point will be provided in your final race instructions.

Mandatory kit to be carried during the race. Without which a participant can be disqualified. Random kit checks during the Race will take place.

Mandatory Kit

Waterproof coat with sealed seams, i.e. Goretex – Min 10,000mm,
Long Sleeved Base layer (separate from start kit in a dry bag in case of emergency),
Water bottle or bladder -min 1 litre capacity,
Fully charged mobile phone (with Race HQ numbers) in waterproof covering/bag,
Foil blanket,
Headtorch (Minimum 75 Lumens),
Secondary Headtorch (not mobile phone),
Whistle.

Recommended Kit
Electrolytes – S-Caps,
Emergency Rations.

Please watch the Mandatory Kit video above

Please be aware GB Ultras Races Cupless! You can buy a GB Ultras reusable cup CLICK HERE to visit the shop.

Each checkpoint will provide refreshments including cola, tailwind, water and juice as well as a variety of sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit, snacks, crisps and biscuits.

We’ll also have a Medic, First Responder or a 1st aider available.

Cut-Off times per Checkpoint – These conditions include the length of time taken to complete sections of the course and they are implemented by the Event Organisers, GB Ultras, to ensure safe and proper running of the event. Checkpoint cut-off times will be strictly enforced.

CHECKPOINT 1 – 6 Miles.

Checkpoint Chorlton Water Park, Maitland Avenue, M21 7WH. 
Cut Off 07:40am Good Friday
 
CHECKPOINT 2 – 15 Miles. 
**NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS**
Dunham Massey.  Checkpoint Black Moss Rd, TPT Car Park, Altrincham, WA14 5RF.
Cut Off 10:12am Good Friday.

CHECKPOINT 3 – 22 Miles. 
Latchford Locks.  Checkpoint Nr to 20 Bradshaws Lane, Warrington, WA4 2NJ.
Cut Off 12:09pm Good Friday.
 
CHECKPOINT 4 – 32 Miles.
Spike Island, Widnes.  Spike Island Checkpoint, WA8 0DG. 
Cut off 2:57pm Good Friday.
 
CHECKPOINT 5 – 38 Miles
Checkpoint TPT Verge beside Alderfield Drive, Liverpool, L24 7SE & Hale Road.
Cut Off 4:21pm Good Friday.
 
CHECKPOINT 6 – 44 Miles.
Underneath the Bridges on the Trans-Pennine Trail, Broadgreen, Liverpool.  Parking Close to Thomas Lane, L14 5NU
Cut Off 6:19pm Good Friday.
 
FINISH VENUE – 50 Miles.
Section total : 6 miles.  Finish is at North End Sports & Social Club,  British Railway Club, Melling Rd, L9 0LQ.
Cut Off at 8:00pm Good Friday.

There is a 14 hour cut off time for the event. 

NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS
Due to parking limitations, Support Crews are NOT permitted as stated above at Checkpoint 2.

This location is strictly event team only.

Please ensure your support crews are made aware of this restriction to avoid your disqualification from the event.

Please note additional ‘Support Crew Access Points’ to help crews support runners during the event.

12.5 Miles – Banky Lane, M33 5SL. Runners approach Carrington Spur traffic lights.

15 Miles – Hanover Road, Altrincham, WA14 5RZ. Runners head down Diaryhouse Lane.  Supporting runners here avoids parking issues at Checkpoint 2.

19 Miles – Parking beside Co-op Food, Heatley Mere, Lymm, WA13 9UP.

25 Miles – Parking at Morrisons, Greenalls Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6RN. Runners cross Wilderspool Causeway beside the Manchester Ship Canal.

29 Miles – Ferry Tavern, Station Road, Warrington, WA5 2UJ.

35 Miles – Pickering Pasture, Mersey View Road, Widnes, WA8 8LP.

37 Miles – Hale Village shops, Ivy Farm Court, Hale, L24 4AG.

40.5 Miles. Halewood Doorstep Green, Parking at Blackburne Drive, off Higher Road, L25 0QH. Runners pass through the Green, along Blackburne Road and cross Higher Road.

44 Miles – Parking close to Thomas Lane L14 5NU which gives access to the Trans Pennine Trail close to Checkpoint 6

Ultra-Marathon Admission Waiver

Each ultra runner agrees and understands the full nature of an Ultra-Marathon. That an Ultra-Marathon involves running throughout the day and well into the night at times with limited rest over challenging terrain with inherent risks of changing weather conditions. Each ultra runner understands that it is their responsibility to adequately train for the event, and monitor their own health throughout and are ultimately responsible for their own safety. Criteria ensures that a runners safety depends on their own skills and abilities and these have been gained from other events placing them in good stead to take on the mental and physical challenges of Manchester to Liverpool Ultra.

Each ultra runner understands these are there responsibilities not those of GB Ultras.

Please read these terms and conditions carefully and make sure that you understand them, before placing an entry on our site. By submitting your entry form, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (“the Terms”), and by submitting, you declare that you hereby, for yourself, your heirs and executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, declare that:-

1. I hereby agree to comply with the Conditions of Entry and all event rules and regulations as set down by GB Ultras Ltd (“the Event Organisers”) a company registered in England and Wales under company number 09397186. These conditions include the length of time taken to complete sections of the course which may be implemented by the Event Organisers, at their discretion, to ensure safe and proper running of the event.

2. I agree that the decision of the Race Referee will be final in all circumstances and no discussion will be entered into.  Participants who have passed kit check at Race Registration and then failed a random kit check during the event can be immediately disqualified by the Race Director or by Senior Checkpoint Marshals.  It is the judgement and decision of the Race Director or the Senior Checkpoint Marshal to decide on the seriousness of the breach.  A time penalty can be added as an alternative (a minimum of 1 hour added to the runners race time per missing item) unless the runner decides to head back to the Checkpoint to obtain the ‘Mandatory kit’ item.

3. I agree to conduct myself in a sporting, professional and cautious manner during my participation in the event and understand that I may be disqualified if I do not do so.

4. I understand participation in this Event is physically strenuous and demanding and am fully aware of the nature of the event and all associated medical and physical risks involved. I further certify that I am physically capable of competing in this Event and I will only compete if I am fit enough to do so.

5. I will be immediately disqualified from the Event if I am found to have intentionally shortened the route to the race, and found to be deliberately littering the course.

6. If I have any medical condition(s), including allergies, which the Event Organisers or Event medical advisors might need to be aware of, I have provided details of this on my entry form, and will also provide written details of this on the rear of my pin-on numbers prior to my participation in the Event. I agree to display my number at all times during the Event.

7. I acknowledge that my pin-on number is personal to me and it is non-transferable under any circumstances.

8. I understand and agree that I participate in this Event entirely at my own risk, that I must rely on my own ability in dealing with all hazards, and that I must conduct myself in a manner that is safe for myself and all others throughout the duration of this Event.

9. I agree to retire immediately from the event if ordered to do so by the Event Organisers, any government official or member of the emergency services.

10. I accept full liability for any medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participating in the Event

11. I accept that the Event Organisers, sponsors, race officials, medical advisers and any person involved in the organisation of this Event are not liable for any injury or illness or resultant death that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the Event, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the Event. I enter the race entirely at my own risk. I renounce any rights and claims for damages that I may have against the Event Organisers, sponsors, race officials, medical advisers and any person involved in the organisation of this Event together with their officers, directors, shareholders, successors and assigns, (collectively, “Releasees”) and release them from all liability to the Participant and his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and successors for loss(es), damage(s) and claims therefor on account of injury to Participant or his/her property or the resultant death of Participant, whether caused by the active or passive negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, in connection with Participants involvement in the Event (“Losses”), and further covenants not to sue any of the aforementioned parties for such Losses.

12. Whilst the Event Organisers take every care with the staging of the Event, I accept that I must make all reasonable precautions for the safeguarding of my person and of my property during my participation in this Event. I further acknowledge that personal accident and personal items insurance is my responsibility.

13. I understand that at registration, I must produce photographic identification.

14. I am aware that when running, the function of the marshals is only to indicate direction and that I must decide if the movement is safe.

15. I accept that, in relation to my participation in this Event, I am required to obey instructions from marshals and relevant signage before, during and after the Event.

16. The Event Organisers introduce cut off times for completion of sections of the course as they see fit. These will be made clear prior to the race. Competitors may be instructed to withdraw from the Event in accordance with the imposed cut off times.

17. I accept that the Event Organisers reserve the right to amend the event format or cancel the Event due to health and safety reasons, including storm, rain, inclement weather, winds or any other act of god conditions. I accept that my Entry fee shall be non-refundable in this circumstance as costs have already been incurred.

18. I accept that the Event Organisers will do their utmost to provide me with a finish time following my completion of the Event, however they will not be held responsible for any computer result anomalies.

19. I will be 20 years old or over on the day of the Event.

20. I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy.

21. I understand that confirmed entry to this event is dependent on a fully and accurately completed online Entry Form; and receipt of payment to cover my Entry fee at least 10 working days (2 weeks) in advance of the event. If either of these conditions is not fulfilled then my entry will not be valid nor accepted, and I will not be eligible to take part in the Event.

22. Through my completion and submission of the online Entry Form, I am committing to paying for my Event entry via the means as instructed on the GB Ultras Ltd website.

23. I irrevocably consent to my appearance in any media format, in relation to the publicity of this Event, and in future publicity and advertising of GB Ultras Ltd & GB Race Tracker Ltd; provided that such use does not imply my direct endorsement of any official sponsor or suppliers of the Event.

24. All decisions and rulings by the Event Organisers, its employees and its agents are considered final.

25. The Event Organisers reserve the right to vary these conditions by giving notice to in writing in any official event material or correspondence prior to the Event.

26. A person who is not party to these Terms shall not have any rights under or in connection with them under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.

27. We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under the Terms that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (Force Majeure Event).

28. You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, occupation and age category. You consent that your details maybe passed onto GB Race Tracker Ltd and Race Tracker AS to ensure the smooth and accurate running of the Tracking software. Your details may also be passed onto 3rd parties via Live tracking so that your family and friends and the general public can follow every entrants position during the Race.

A Force Majeure Event includes any act, event, non-happening, omission or accident beyond our reasonable control and includes in particular (without limitation) the following: strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action; civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war; fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster; impossibility of the use of railways, shipping, aircraft, motor transport or other means of public or private transport; impossibility of the use of public or private telecommunications networks; the acts, decrees, legislation, regulations or restrictions of any government; and pandemic or epidemic.

28. You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, occupation and age category. Your details may also be passed onto 3rd parties via Live tracking so that your family and friends and the general public can follow every entrants position during the Race.

29. Should a GPS Tracker be damaged, lost or stolen then the entrant agrees to cover the cost of the tracker which is £150 + VAT per GPS tracker.

30. Upon withdrawal or completion of the Race, the runner agrees to return the GPS tracker to the Race Organiser. If a GPS tracker is not returned to a dedicated Race Marshal at Race HQ then the runner will be charged £150 + VAT.

31.  I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy.

32. At the time of the launch and release of the 2022 Manchester to Liverpool Ultra-Marathon, the 2021 – 2022 Premier League fixture list has not yet been announced which may have an affect on the agreed date of Good Friday 15th April 2022.  Should Manchester United inform us that they have a fixture on the agreed date then GB Ultras Ltd can no longer use the car park due to essential pre-match security implications.  In these circumstances, GB Ultras Ltd will endeavour to work with the Event team at Manchester United FC to find an alternative date, likely to be Easter Monday 18th April 2022, for the race to be held and give all participants as much notification as possible of the Race date change.

Ultra-Marathon Admission Waiver

Each ultra runner agrees and understands the full nature of an Ultra-Marathon. That an Ultra-Marathon involves running throughout the day and well into the night at times with limited rest over challenging terrain with inherent risks of changing weather conditions. Each ultra runner understands that it is their responsibility to adequately train for the event, and monitor their own health throughout and are ultimately responsible for their own safety. Criteria ensures that a runners safety depends on their own skills and abilities and these have been gained from other events placing them in good stead to take on the mental and physical challenges of Manchester to Liverpool Ultra.

Each ultra runner understands these are there responsibilities not those of GB Ultras.

Please read these terms and conditions carefully and make sure that you understand them, before placing an entry on our site. By submitting your entry form, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (“the Terms”), and by submitting, you declare that you hereby, for yourself, your heirs and executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, declare that:-

1. I hereby agree to comply with the Conditions of Entry and all event rules and regulations as set down by GB Ultras Ltd (“the Event Organisers”) a company registered in England and Wales under company number 09397186. These conditions include the length of time taken to complete sections of the course which may be implemented by the Event Organisers, at their discretion, to ensure safe and proper running of the event.
2. I agree that the decision of the Race Referee will be final in all circumstances and no discussion will be entered into.
3. I agree to conduct myself in a sporting, professional and cautious manner during my participation in the event and understand that I may be disqualified if I do not do so.
4. I understand participation in this Event is physically strenuous and demanding and am fully aware of the nature of the event and all associated medical and physical risks involved. I further certify that I am physically capable of competing in this Event and I will only compete if I am fit enough to do so.
5. I will be immediately disqualified from the Event if I am found to have intentionally shortened the route to the race, and found to be deliberately littering the course.
6. If I have any medical condition(s), including allergies, which the Event Organisers or Event medical advisors might need to be aware of, I have provided details of this on my entry form, and will also provide written details of this on the rear of my pin-on numbers prior to my participation in the Event. I agree to display my number at all times during the Event.
7. I acknowledge that my pin-on number is personal to me and it is non-transferable under any circumstances.
8. I understand and agree that I participate in this Event entirely at my own risk, that I must rely on my own ability in dealing with all hazards, and that I must conduct myself in a manner that is safe for myself and all others throughout the duration of this Event.
9. I agree to retire immediately from the event if ordered to do so by the Event Organisers, any government official or member of the emergency services.
10. I accept full liability for any medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participating in the Event
11. I accept that the Event Organisers, sponsors, race officials, medical advisers and any person involved in the organisation of this Event are not liable for any injury or illness or resultant death that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the Event, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the Event. I enter the race entirely at my own risk. I renounce any rights and claims for damages that I may have against the Event Organisers, sponsors, race officials, medical advisers and any person involved in the organisation of this Event together with their officers, directors, shareholders, successors and assigns, (collectively, “Releasees”) and release them from all liability to the Participant and his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and successors for loss(es), damage(s) and claims therefor on account of injury to Participant or his/her property or the resultant death of Participant, whether caused by the active or passive negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, in connection with Participants involvement in the Event (“Losses”), and further covenants not to sue any of the aforementioned parties for such Losses.
12. Whilst the Event Organisers take every care with the staging of the Event, I accept that I must make all reasonable precautions for the safeguarding of my person and of my property during my participation in this Event. I further acknowledge that personal accident and personal items insurance is my responsibility.
13. I understand that at registration, I must produce photographic identification.
14. I am aware that when running, the function of the marshals is only to indicate direction and that I must decide if the movement is safe.
15. I accept that, in relation to my participation in this Event, I am required to obey instructions from marshals and relevant signage before, during and after the Event.
16. The Event Organisers introduce cut off times for completion of sections of the course as they see fit. These will be made clear prior to the race. Competitors may be instructed to withdraw from the Event in accordance with the imposed cut off times.
17. I accept that the Event Organisers reserve the right to amend the event format or cancel the Event due to health and safety reasons, including storm, rain, inclement weather, winds or any other act of god conditions. I accept that my Entry fee shall be non-refundable in this circumstance as costs have already been incurred.
18. I accept that the Event Organisers will do their utmost to provide me with a finish time following my completion of the Event, however they will not be held responsible for any computer result anomalies.
19. I will be 20 years old or over on the day of the Event (Rule T3 (141) S5 UKA Trail Running).
20. I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy.
21. I understand that confirmed entry to this event is dependent on a fully and accurately completed online Entry Form; and receipt of payment to cover my Entry fee at least 10 working days (2 weeks) in advance of the event. If either of these conditions is not fulfilled then my entry will not be valid nor accepted, and I will not be eligible to take part in the Event.
22. Through my completion and submission of the online Entry Form, I am committing to paying for my Event entry via the means as instructed on the GB Ultras Ltd website.
23. I irrevocably consent to my appearance in any media format, in relation to the publicity of this Event, and in future publicity and advertising of GB Ultras Ltd; provided that such use does not imply my direct endorsement of any official sponsor or suppliers of the Event.
24. All decisions and rulings by the Event Organisers, its employees and its agents are considered final.
25. The Event Organisers reserve the right to vary these conditions by giving notice to in writing in any official event material or correspondence prior to the Event.
26. A person who is not party to these Terms shall not have any rights under or in connection with them under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
27. We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under the Terms that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (Force Majeure Event).
A Force Majeure Event includes any act, event, non-happening, omission or accident beyond our reasonable control and includes in particular (without limitation) the following: strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action; civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war; fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster; impossibility of the use of railways, shipping, aircraft, motor transport or other means of public or private transport; impossibility of the use of public or private telecommunications networks; the acts, decrees, legislation, regulations or restrictions of any government; and pandemic or epidemic.
28. I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy. You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, occupation and age category. Your details may also be passed onto 3rd parties via Live tracking so that your family and friends and the general public can follow every entrants position during the Race.
29. Should a GPS Tracker be damaged, lost or stolen then the entrant agrees to cover the cost of the tracker which is £150 + VAT per GPS tracker.
30. Upon withdrawal or completion of the Race, the runner agrees to return the GPS tracker to the Race Organiser. If a GPS tracker is not returned to a dedicated Race Marshal at Race HQ then the runner will be charged £150 + VAT.

31.  I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy.

32.  I agree to abide by the UKA and English Athletics Code of Conduct.

Prior to the race

Due to the nature of the event, costs are incurred as soon as a participant signs up, no refunds are possible in this event.

We allow deferrals to the following years race or transfer of your place to another runner subject to the timescales below. Transfers to another runner are also subject to the replacement runner meeting the qualifying criteria for the event (please see the Qualifying Criteria section).
 

Deferrals

Any deferrals to the the following years Race must be requested by emailing the event team at events@gbultras.com no later than 8 weeks prior to the event subject to payment of an administration fee. No deferral requests will be permitted after this time. Click here to pay the Admin Fee.

Please note that a deferral is permitted for one year only (unless due to pregnancy – please see GB Ultras Pregnancy Deferral Policy below).

Pregnancy Deferral

  1. Women who have entered a GB Ultras event and are, or become, pregnant prior to race day can defer entry for up to two years.
  2. Women who fall pregnant again during the deferral period may request another deferral for up to an additional two years.
  3. Partners are also able to defer for one year if the birth is imminent.
  4. To defer please email events@gbultras.com with the medical certificate/medical confirmation of the pregnancy/birth.
  5. All other rules and requirements for race entry will apply.

 

Transfers to another runner

Transfers are possible up until 3 weeks before the Race day providing qualifying criteria is met (marathon experience) and payment of an administration fee. No transfer requests will be permitted after this time.  Click here to pay the Admin Fee.

Participants allowing another person to run under their name and bib no will be in breach of English Athletics code of conduct and will be disqualified.  The organiser must be informed of any change.

Once the administration fee has been paid, please email the team at events@gbultras.com with the following details of the replacement runner:
 
Full name
Date of Birth
Full address and postcode
Mobile
Email address
Running Club (if any)
UKA membership number (if any)
Next of kin name
Next of kin number
 

During the race

Please inform a GB Ultras Race Marshal at one of the Checkpoint’s or Race HQ.  This will ensure all participants who are registered and pull out of the race are accounted for, allowing for the accurate and safe running of the event.  If a participant withdraws at a Checkpoint they must hand over their Race Number & GPS Tracker to the Event team to signal their retirement.  Marshals will inform the race organiser and each of the remaining Checkpoints can update their event documentation.

Upon withdrawal from the race, it is the responsibility of the individual to get themselves home (or to the finish if required to collect their dropbag). We would recommend having your own Support Crew or someone on standby to collect you in case of unexpected withdrawal during the event.

Where possible, runners withdrawing from the race may be able to be transported by GB Ultras event support from a checkpoint back to Race HQ however this cannot be guaranteed. Priority will be given to runners still participating in the race.

Where it is possible to transport a runner to the finish, this will only be available after a checkpoint closes and therefore may involve a significant wait. In addition, as event teams are deployed to multiple checkpoint locations, transport to Race HQ may involve intermediate stops on route for further (potentially lengthy) periods of time before heading to Race HQ.

GB Ultras also reserve the right to pull any participant out of the race on health grounds.

The results for the event will be available real-time during the event and we’ll update this page with the link prior to the event. 

As each runner crosses the finish line, their race chip records their individual finishing position and finishing time.

Your position and time shown in the results link is your official result. Please note that the tracking system is different to the timing system and has no bearing on your chip time or result.

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M2L Ultra 50 Race Briefing

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M2L Ultra 50 Mandatory Kit

The Route

The course is a well-marked, fast 50 mile race with a 14 hour cut-off, and is ideal for both the seasoned ultra-runner looking for a personal best on the distance and also a great introduction into ultra-running for beginners.

Part Of The 50 Mile Grand Slam

Take on 5 of our 50 Mile Ultra Marathons for the Grand Slam Medal or take on 8 50 Mile Ultra Marathons for the Super Slam & get in to the Hall of Fame

Training Runs

In the lead up to the Race, GB Ultras Running Club organise training runs covering the entire route section by section to help build confidence and prepare runners for the upcoming 50 Mile Race.

There will be a small charge of £19.99 for 1 day or £34.99 for both days for these to cover event team costs. Included is –

  • Fully guided recce run
  • Mandatory kit advice
  • Exclusive group messenger chat for recce and race prep
  • Limited edition buff
  • Meet the team
  • Gain trail experience and knowledge

Pace wise we’ll be going at a nice gentle pace ensuring all runners stay as a group with brief stops approximately every couple of miles.
Generally our training runs have high attendance and for safety reasons we’ll be imposing a limit depending on feedback. 

Please take into account weather conditions closer to the time. We recommend runners refer to the Mandatory kit section and carry sufficient food/water for the duration of each of the runs.

Section covered & distance

Covering the first 23 miles of the M2LUltra 50 Route

Starting point

Start Time:  08:00 – Piazza, Media City, Salford Quays, M50 2EQ.

Finish point

Latchford Locks, Warrington, WA4 2XX. Car Sharing: Required or drop off/pick up.

Section covered & distance

Miles 23 – 50 of the M2LUltra 50 Route

Starting point

08:00 – Latchford Locks, WA4 2XX

Finish point

North End Sports & Social Club, Melling Rd, L9 0LQ – Car Sharing: Required

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