Beyond Manchester

A Manchester-based trail running event offering a 25km city-to-greenbelt trail route or a tougher 55km ultra, both starting and finishing at Cathedral Gardens.

Beyond Manchester is a trail and ultra running event starting and finishing at Cathedral Gardens in central Manchester, taking runners beyond the city streets onto towpaths, disused railways and greenbelt trails, passing major city landmarks.

Date: Saturday 4 September 2027
Location / Event HQ: Cathedral Gardens, Corporation Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 3BG, England

Races and start times:

• 55K Ultra (age 20+): 55km trail running + 1053ft ascent
  Start time: 07.00am
  Price: £58 - £60
• 25K Trail (age 18+): 25km trail running + 335ft ascent
  Start time: 10.00am
  Price: £38 - £40

Event timetable (key points):

• 06.00am | 55km registration opens
• 07.00am | 55km start (staggered)
• 09.00am | 25km registration opens
• 10.00am | 25km start (staggered)
• 06.00pm | Official cut-off time

Route highlights:

• Manchester Ship Canal, Salford Quays, BBC buildings
• Old Trafford views and Irwell Sculpture Trail sections (ultra)
• Waymarked course with GPX files, feed stations and medical support