The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association (https://tra-uk.org/) and held under UK Athletics Rules.

Entrants must be at least 20 years old at the time of the race (Rule T3 (141) S5 UKA Trail Running).

Entrants must be in good health at the time of the race.

Entrants must have successfully completed an event of at least a marathon distance prior to race day.  This must be an organised event under race conditions and can be for an event not yet taken place but that will be successfully completed prior to race day. Solo runs / training runs etc are not acceptable.

UKA Affiliated Club members and Trail Running Associalion members obtain a £2 discount off race entries.  Please enter the name of your affiliated UKA Club during registration or confirm that you are a Trail Running Association member and the entry fee will be reduced upon checkout.

Full details and terms & conditions for the event can be found in the Rules & Regulations section below.

Please ensure you read all the details on this page and that you meet the entry criteria before entering.

Start Venue

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra starts at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) North, Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ

Event Schedule

Thursday 25th March 2027

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

If you collect your bib number on Thursday evening, you will still need to return during the times below on Friday to collect your Race Tracker.  The Race Tracker device is part of your mandatory kit – if you do not collect this, you will not be permitted to race.

Good Friday 26th March 2027

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

6.00am Race Start – Mass Start

When collecting your bib number on either Thursday or Friday, please bring with you a form of identification so we can verify your details.

Finish Venue

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

If you arrive after 5:30am on Friday morning, you will only be able to register and collect your bib number & tracker AFTER the race has started. No additional time will be given for checkpoint cutoffs.

Please note that as this is a sports facility dogs (except service dogs) are NOT permitted at the finish venue. 

Each checkpoint will provide refreshments including cola, Tailwind (mandarin orange flavour), water and juice as well as a variety of sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit, snacks, crisps and biscuits. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available. 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.

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 07:40 Good Friday 

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

Please note that dogs are not permitted on the field at the finish venue as this is a football pitch.

NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS
Due to parking limitations, Checkpoint 2 location is strictly event team only. Supporters are requested not to travel to this area as mentioned above.

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

GB Ultras Merchandise

We’ll have a range of our GB Ultras branded merchandise available at both race registration and at the finish. If you want to see what’s available now, head over to the GB Ultras Shop here.

• Baselayers
• Casual wear
• Drybags
• Enamel cups
• Running vests
• Soft cups
• Technical t-shirts
• Visors, caps and beanies

Optional Event T-shirt 

If you’ve pre-ordered your optional event t-shirt, you’ll be able to collect this during race registration on either day, or from our shop whilst the race is ongoing.  To make sure yours is waiting for you to collect, you can order it here if didn’t order one when you entered the race.

Availability is limited and we can’t guarantee that event t-shirts won’t be available on the day to purchase!

Mandatory kit MUST be carried AT ALL TIMES during the race.

Failure to carry all items of mandatory kit can result in a participant being disqualified.

Random kit checks at race registration, during the race and at the finish line will take place.

If you do not have all the items of kit during kit check at Registration, you will not be permitted to race.

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
• GPS Tracker (property of GB Race Tracker, returned after the race)

Recommended Kit

• Emergency Rations
• Electrolytes – S-Caps
• Hat and Gloves
• Waterproof trousers
• Sun Protection
• First Aid Kit

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.

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 carry-on cabin case with maximum dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and must be no more than 7kg in weight.  

Dropbags will be weighed at race regisration. Large bags, suitcases and bags of excessive weight 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 post-race coach transport is available at 16:00 and 20:15 from the finish venue. This will take participants back to the start venue at IWM North in Manchester.  You will be able to book your place on the transport and choose your departure time during registration or via the link here.

Post-race coach transport must be booked ahead of the race and is subject to availability.  No places on the coach will be available to purchase on the day.

No Pacers or Support Runners are permitted.  Participants found to be running with another person who is not entered in the race will be disqualified.

The 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.  The address for one of the car parks is: The Garage, Blue, Salford M50 2TG.

If you’re staying overnight ahead of the race there are a number of accommodation options within the vicinity including options from Premier Inn and Holiday Inn.

There is ample parking for participants at the Finish Venue. 

We would strongly advise participants to make transport and accommodation arrangements well in advance of the event, including checking train times if applicable.

We’ll be posting the links to the official media team photographs here after the race has finished.  Please keep checking back to find yours.

Processing and editing the photographs does take some time so please allow 48-72 after conclusion of the race for the links to be added.

We’ll also be adding photographs taken by the event team on our Ultra Scotland Facebook page and in the GB Ultras Community Facebook Group as well!

2026 Event Photographs

Andrew Paylor Photography: Registration / Start Line | Checkpoint 2 | Checkpoint 2 (part 2) | Checkpoint 2 (part 3) | Checkpoint 2 (part 4) | Spike Island | Spike Island (part 2) | Finish Line

Dan Bentley Photography: Finisher Portraits |Buy prints & Hi-res images

David Murch @ Mick Hall Photos: Event Photos

GB Ultras Event Team: Event Director Photos

Neil Shearer Photography: Start Line |Stretford Marina |Checkpoint 1 | Checkpoint 3 

Ridgeline Media: Finish Line Photos

Tosh Simpkin Photography: Album 1 | Album 2| Album 3| Album 4 | Album 5

2025 Event Photographs

Andrew Paylor Photography: On the course

Dan Bentley Photography: Finisher Portraits

David Murch @ Mick Hall Photos: Start line & out on the course

Nathan Pura Photography: On the course and finish line

Neil Shearer Photography: Start Line | Trafford Marina | Checkpoint 2 | Checkpoint 4 – Spike Island | Finish Line

Ridgeline Media: Event set-up through to finish

Tosh Simpkin Photography: On the course

The official results will be available here in real-time during the event: Race Results

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. The results are initially provisional and will be finalised within 48 hours of the conclusion of the race to update any omissions and for the adjustment of time penalties and disqualifications.

Please note that the tracking system is different to the timing system and has no bearing on your chip time or result.

Click here to watch the live Online Tracking from 06:00 on Race Day.

Please note that the tracking system is different to the timing system and has no bearing on your chip time or result.

Although largely a trail event, due to the nature of the event, there are inevitably some road crossings where it will be necessary to slow and possibly stop. No roads are closed en route. Particular attention should be given at these points.

As always, if you see a runner experiencing difficulties please inform Checkpoint Marshals. Each runner should have the Race Organiser’s mobile number saved in their contacts for the duration of the event. Our team will always endeavour to reach any participant in difficulty but due to inaccessibility of the Trail this can take time. 

The trail runs close by to Water Courses like the Bridgewater Canal and St Helens Canal – care should be taken at these areas, particularly given the time of the year of the event.

Conditions might well be muddy and icy, be careful and mindful, of uneven and slippery terrain, falling branches, some overgrowth, stiles to negotiate and close to the stiles, barbed wire.  Watch your footing.  Also be mindful and respectful of other users of the trail, giving priority to others.

**DUE TO LIMITED PARKING AT CHECKPOINT LOCATIONS AND THE FINISH VENUE, A SINGLE VEHICLE PER RUNNER IS PERMITTED. SUPPORTERS MUST NOT ARRIVE AT CHECKPOINTS ANY EARLIER THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE EXPECTED TIME OF THEIR RUNNER**

Please note, due to parking limitations, Supporters (including Crews / Friends & Family) are requested to not travel to the following locations:

Checkpoint 2 (Dunham Massey)

SUPPORTERS / CREWS – GB Ultras request compliance that Supporters (friends and family) and Support Crews do not ATTEND CP2 due to safety concerns based on large numbers of vehicles attending the location.  The location cannot handle the volume of cars, access/egress is impacted in an emergency and the section appraching the checkpoint is along a country road and involves a road crossing and a blind corner.  These factors, coupled with additional event traffic affecting the road, deem compliance necessary.  Please note, race rules, time penalties/disqualification may apply to their runner.

Supporters risk their runner being given time penalties or disqualified if they are present at the above location where we have requested they do not travel to. Your race instructions will include a specific section on Supporters and will provide further details.

At other checkpoint locations, no more than two Supporters per participant are permitted at a checkpoint at any one time.  These must not impede the Event team nor other runners.  

Supporters must not take the food nor drink from the checkpoint except for their runner unless given permission to do so.

Supporters must take their rubbish with them – they are not permitted to leave rubbish at checkpoints.

Supporters must respect instructions given by Event Staff.  Failure to do so will result in them being asked to leave the checkpoint and possible time penalties or disqualification of the runner.

Dogs (except service dogs) are not permitted at any of the checkpoints or at the start/finish venue.

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

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

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

Full details of the terms and conditions of entry can be found here.

Our Privacy Policy can be found here.

Full details of the terms and conditions of entry can be found here. A summary of the withdrawal and refund policy is provided below.

Withdrawal prior to the race