Beyond Manchester | 55K Ultra

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

From the start in the Castlefield area, the 55km route takes runners through the city to the Manchester Ship Canal. Turning south on the canal, you’ll wind through the Salford Quays and past the BBC buildings. Prepare for some sights: crossing from the Manchester Canal to the (much smaller) Bridgewater Canal, you’ll wind past the Imperial War Museum North and catch a glimpse of Old Trafford. Then, you’ll pass through Eccles and the route changes from canal to disused railway. You’ll head north through the outer suburbs of the city, reaching Bolton and then heading east towards Bury. You’ll do over 10 km on the Irwell Sculpture Trail (look out for great views over the Irwell valley!) then head back into the city centre. The final stretch is packed with cathedrals, law courts and lots of other historical buildings. Iconic - just like you.

Waymarked route

There will be event-specific directional signs and confidence markers throughout the course. In the briefing before the race participants will be shown the course markers. GPX files can be download from the event page to follow on the day.

Terrain

• 55km

  78% paved, 22% unpaved.

• 25km

  75% paved, 25% unpaved.

The course features a mixture of surfaces. You can expect the terrain to be a mixture of footpaths, parks, woodland trails, and canal paths. There are also steps in places. Dependent on weather conditions parts of the route may be muddy. Whilst it is not mountainous, there are hills in places that will provide a challenge for some participants.

Cut off times

7pm.

Beyond Manchester has strict cut off times that will be enforced. The cut off times are to ensure that all participants have completed the route by 19:00.

Event HQ

Castlefield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
UK

Included

• Finishers medal
• Chip timing
• Fully waymarked route
• GPX route files to download
• Feed stations along the route with food and drinks
• Medical support

Entry fees