Beyond Manchester 2026

This trail event, starting from Castlefield Bowl, returns to challenge participants with routes exploring canals, quays, greenbelt trails, and the "wilder edges beyond the city." It offers both a 25km trail option and a demanding 55km ultra route, designed for runners and walkers ready to push their limits. The course is a "flat, fast loop" guiding participants from Castlefield Bowl through Salford Quays and along the Irwell Sculpture Trail. While suitable for first-timers attempting an ultra, this event invites a deeper exploration of the landscape.