Beyond Manchester | 55K Ultra

With its accessible city centre start and finish, plenty of signage, and a trademark Manchester welcome, Beyond MCR is for every kind of runner, no matter whether it’s your first trail event or your umpteenth ultra. Parkland, street, disused railway, reservoir trails - you name it, Beyond Manchester's got it. The city just feels different when you go beyond your usual route - and we think you’re going to love it.

Highlights

• Castlefield area start through the city
• Manchester Ship Canal
• Salford Quays past the BBC buildings
• Manchester and Bridgewater Canals
• Imperial War Museum
• Catch a glimpse of Old Trafford
• Pass through Eccles on to disused railway
• Outer suburbs, Bolton and Bury
• Cover 10km on the Irwell Sculpture Trail
• Great views over the Irwell Valley
• Historical city buildings, cathedrals, law courts
• City centre finale with a medal and t-shirt!

About Beyond Trails

Beyond Trails is a series of trail running events, taking place in different major cities in the UK.

They all start and finish in a city centre and will take you beyond the tarmac, to the trails. These events cater for challenge walkers and those new to trail running with the 25km trail distances, while also providing a serious challenge and a great training event for experienced ultra runners with the 55km distances.

Go beyond the split times and PBs. Beyond segments, beyond the norm.