Ultra Marathon
Sat 19 Sep 2026 Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Oktoberfest | Ultra Marathon

Get your Oompah vibe on and enjoy a trip up the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. An ultra marathon to warm the depths of your heart along the flat, even towpath - this event is perfect for all abilities.

  • Sat 19 Sep 2026
Rodley Cricket Club, Leeds
Ultra Marathon

08:30

Age 21 & over

£54-£56

  • 33 miles trail running + 243 ft ascent

Event overview

One to warm the depths of your heart.

Set alongside the picturesque towpaths of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley, Leeds, this event invites runners of all levels to get outdoors, enjoy the fresh air and choose the distance that suits them β€” from 10K right up to an ultra-marathon. With a flat, well-surfaced route and strong race-day support, it’s a perfect chance to take on a challenge, soak up the scenery and feel great about being active outside.

Highlights

  • A range of distances available
  • Flat canal-side towpath offering ideal conditions for first-timers and PB chasers
  • Chip-timed and fully marshalled for a smooth, well-organised experience
  • Frequent feed and drink stations
  • Bespoke finisher’s medal and post-race treats
  • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere from the team

This event is part of Oktoberfest.

  • Average fitness
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Timetable

  • 08:00 | Registration opens

  • Bone conducting headphones only
  • Distance markers
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Out and back
  • PB
  • Water stations
  • GPX available

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

Along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley along the flat, even towpath.

  • Elevation: Flat (apart from the locks)
  • Terrain: Good trail
  • Feed/drink stations every 3 miles
  • Marshalled and signed course.

Map

map
ULTRA

Event HQ

Rodley Cricket Club
Moss Bridge Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS13 1RL
UK

  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Snacks

Bespoke medal and lots of treats for all finishers.

Lovely people, well organised, great attention to detail -like the German food! Johannes R

Friendly flat scenically good canal side run. David D

Great route, great medal, good venue with plenty of food and drink supplied post run. Paul R

Very welcoming run, good facilities at start and finish. Jason B

Scenic route. Lovely route. Very well organised. Fab facility. Great medal. Samantha S

This was a great event. Jackie B

Enjoyed it. Peter M

A lovely scenic route along the Leeds to Liverpool canal. Dan N

Great event, dead friendly!! Thank you Emily R

Just awesome. Very friendly run. Nicola C

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Reusable cups

  • Age 21 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Entry fees

Entry fee

£54.00

Entry fee

£56.00

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10K

10:00

Age 16 & over

£25-£27

  • 10 km trail running + 33 ft ascent
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  • #2 of 0
Rodley Cricket Club, Leeds
10 Miles

09:30

Age 17 & over

£26-£28

  • 10 miles trail running + 85 ft ascent
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  • #3 of 0
Rodley Cricket Club, Leeds
Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£30-£32

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 105 ft ascent
  • Sat 19 Sep 2026
  • #4 of 0
Rodley Cricket Club, Leeds
20 Miles

08:30

Age 18 & over

£35-£37

  • 20 miles trail running + 170 ft ascent
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  • #5 of 0
Rodley Cricket Club, Leeds
Marathon

08:30

Age 18 & over

£39-£41

  • 26.2 miles trail running + 210 ft ascent

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