Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 Mile

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Take part in this fantastic point-to-point Ultra starting in Manchester and finishing in Liverpool. This 50-mile race is well-marked and is ideal for ultra runners looking to secure a PB. Come for an adventure that you'll never forget.
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Elevation

5 to 20m elevation gain per km

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Where and when
Location
Manchester United Football Club, 413 Lower Broughton Rd, Salford M7 2HU, UK
Start times
Fri, 7 Apr 2023
Manchester to Liverpool Ultra :
6:00am
Races summary
Here's what races are available for Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 Mile
Manchester to Liverpool Ultra
Distance
50mi
£87.00 - £89.00
Route information
Terrain: Canal paths and trails
Elevation: 233ft ascent / 220 descent
The M2L ultra will take you along the Trans-Penine Trail, canals and along the River Mersey, from Manchester to Liverpool. This Ultra will be challenging, however, there are only a few climbs throughout making it perfect for those new to Ultrarunning or seasoned veterans looking for a PB.
This event also has plenty of checkpoints to make sure you are keeping fuelled, throughout here are all their locations (including additional spots for your support crew:
  • CP1: 6 miles - Checkpoint Chorlton Water Park, Maitland Avenue, M21 7Wh
  • 12.5 miles: Banky Lane, M33 5SL
  • 15 miles: Hanover Road, Altrincham, WA14 5RZ, Runners head down Diaryhouse Lane
  • 19 miles: Parking beside Co-op food, Heatley Mere, Lymm, WA13 9UP
  • CP3: 23 miles - Latchford Locks, Checkpoint near to 20 Bradshaws Lane, Warrington, WA4 2NJ
  • 25 miles: Parking at Morrisons, Greenalls Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6RN
  • 29 miles: Ferry Tavern, Station Road, Warrington, WA% 2UJ
  • CP4: 32 miles: Spike Island, Widnes. Spike Island Checkpoint, WA8 0DG
  • 35 miles: Pickering Pasture, Mersey View Road, Widness, WA8 8LP
  • 37 miles: Hale Village Shops, Ivy Farm Court, Hale, L24 4AG
  • CP5: 38 miles, Checkpoint TPT Verge near Alderfield Drive, Liverpool, L24 7SE & Hale Road
  • 40.5 miles: Halewood Doorstep Green, Parking at Blackburne Drive, off Higher Road, L25 0QH, through the green
  • CP6: 44 miles, Underneath Bridges on the Trans-Pennine Trail, Broadgreen, Liverpool. Parking Close to Thomas Lane, l14 5NU
What's included
  • Finisher's medal
  • Live GPS Tracking
  • Optional Pre-race Transport to the start (from the finish)
  • Bag Drop & transport
  • UTMB Qualifier
Train
How to get there
Manchester United Football Club, 413 Lower Broughton Rd, Salford M7 2HU, UK
Get full directionsExternalLink
Event day logistics
Thursday
17:30 Registration opens
21:00 Registration closes
Friday
04:00 - 05:30 Race tracker and bib collection
06:00 Race starts
07:40 Checkpoint 1 cut-off
10:12 Checkpoint 2 cut-off
12:09 Checkpoint 3 cut-off
14:57 Checkpoint 4 cut-off
16:21 Checkpoint 5 cut-off
18:19 Checkpoint 6 cut-off
20:00 Finish line cut-off
Age Requirements
Entrants must be at least 20 years of age or older to participate.
Qualifying experience
Participants must have run at least a marathon distance before the race. A virtual or training run is sufficient, this must be completed before the M2L starts.
Optional Drop bag
There is an optional drop bag that you can leave with the GB Ultra staff when you arrive at Race Registration. These must be labeled clearly using the tear-off strip from your
Crowds
Spectator Info
Support Crew Information
Please note if you have a support crew joining you there are access points available along the route, their locations are as follows:
  • CP1: 6 miles - Checkpoint Chorlton Water Park, Maitland Avenue, M21 7Wh
  • 12.5 miles: Banky Lane, M33 5SL
  • 15 miles: Hanover Road, Altrincham, WA14 5RZ, Runners head down Diaryhouse Lane
  • 19 miles: Parking beside Co-op food, Heatley Mere, Lymm, WA13 9UP
  • CP3: 23 miles - Latchford Locks, Checkpoint near to 20 Bradshaws Lane, Warrington, WA4 2NJ
  • 25 miles: Parking at Morrisons, Greenalls Avenue, Warrington, WA4 6RN
  • 29 miles: Ferry Tavern, Station Road, Warrington, WA% 2UJ
  • CP4: 32 miles: Spike Island, Widnes. Spike Island Checkpoint, WA8 0DG
  • 35 miles: Pickering Pasture, Mersey View Road, Widness, WA8 8LP
  • 37 miles: Hale Village Shops, Ivy Farm Court, Hale, L24 4AG
  • CP5: 38 miles, Checkpoint TPT Verge near Alderfield Drive, Liverpool, L24 7SE & Hale Road
  • 40.5 miles: Halewood Doorstep Green, Parking at Blackburne Drive, off Higher Road, L25 0QH, through the green
  • CP6: 44 miles, Underneath Bridges on the Trans-Pennine Trail, Broadgreen, Liverpool. Parking Close to Thomas Lane, l14 5NU
Backpack
Kit List
Mandatory Kit
  • Waterproof coat with sealed seams - min 10,000mm
  • Base layer (long sleeved)
  • Water bottle or bladder (min 1 litre)
  • Fully charged mobile phone
  • Emergency Blanket
  • Headtorch (minimum 75 lumens)
  • Backup light (not your phone)
  • Emergency Rations (min 500 calories)
  • Whistle
  • GPS tracker (provided)
Recommended Kit
  • Electrolytes - S-Caps.
  • Base plate compass
  • Ordnance Survey: Map OL2 (Hard Copy)
FAQs
Is there a drop bag I can leave my stuff at the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra?
There is an optional drop bag that you can leave with the GB Ultra staff when you arrive at Race Registration. These must be labelled clearly using the tear-off strip from your race bib.
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How much does the optional race transportation cost at the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra?
The transportation costs £19.99 and leaves Liverpool finish venue at 4am Good Friday.
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Will there be a photographer at the Manchester to Liverpool Ultra?
Yes, there will be professional photographs made available online post-race.
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