DISTANCE
100 MILES
ELEVATION
345M
LOCATION
MANCHESTER
PLACES
200
CUT-OFF TIME
30 HOURS
ENTRY FEE
£175
CHESHIRE RING 100
Saturday 27th September 2025
Join the 1st Edition: Take on the Cheshire Ring 100 Mile, forging together the Bridgewater Canal, Macclesfield Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal, with GB Ultras support at 11 Checkpoints en route.
Earn YOUR 100 Mile Belt Buckle! Live Online GPS Tracking via GB Race Tracker makes it easy for family and friends to follow progress. Support crews are welcome at certain locations during the race and pacers from half-way. 2025 ITRA points & UTMB mountain performance index points!
Held under UKA permit via Trail Running Association
Ready for the challenge?
Secure your Cheshire Ring 100 Mile place now.

Are You Ready To
Take on 100 Miles? Link the Cheshire Ring canals? Be Supported along your Journey? Earn YOUR Buckle?
Gold, Silver or Bronze?
Top 100 finishers earn a Gold ‘Cheshire Ring 100’ Buckle, 100-200 finishers earn a Silver 100 Mile Buckle and 201+ finishers earn the Bronze 100 Mile Buckle. There are additional prizes for the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers!
Click Below For The Live Race Results Feed As Runners Cross The Finish Line
All The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile Information
We want you to have an epic time at the Cheshire Ring 100!
All the information you need to participate in this event is below.
Start & Finish Venue
The Piazza, Media City, Salford Quays, M50 2EQ
Friday 26th September 2025 At Start Venue
5.30pm – 9.00pm Registration & Bib Number Collection Only
If you collect your bib number on Friday evening, you will still need to return during the times below on Saturday to collect your Race Tracker. The Race Tracker device is part of your mandatory kit – if you do not collect this, you will not be permitted to race.
Saturday 27th September 2025 At Start Venue
4:15am – 5:30am Registration, GB Race Tracker & Bib Collection, Dropbag drop-off
6.00am Race Start – Mass Start
- At least 20 years old + at the time of the race.
- In good health.
- Must have run an ultramarathon of at least 50 miles distance race prior to the event.
- This can be for an event not yet taken place but that will be successfully completed prior to the Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 start.
Each checkpoint will provide refreshments including cola, tailwind, water and juice as well as a variety of sandwiches, salted potatoes, fruit, snacks, crisps and biscuits. Pasta and soup will also be served at Village Hall locations too. Hot drinks will also be available at all Indoor Checkpoints.
We’ll also have a Medic, First Responder or a 1st aider available at Checkpoints and will be monitoring participants progress throughout.
Cut-Off times per Checkpoint – These conditions include the length of time taken to complete sections of the course and they are implemented by the Event Organisers, GB Ultras, to ensure safe and proper running of the event. Checkpoint cut-off times will be strictly enforced.
START – The Piazza, Media City, Salford Quays, M50 2EQ.
CHECKPOINT 1 – 8.8 Miles
Lumb Lane, Manchester, M34 5WX.
Cut Off at CP1: 08:31 Saturday
CHECKPOINT 2 – 15 Miles
Arthur Greenwood Centre, 9 Hipley Close, Bredbury, Stockport, SK16 1ES.
Cut Off at CP2: 10.24 Saturday
CHECKPOINT 3 – 21.5 Miles
North Cheshire Cruising Club, The Wharf, Buxton Road, High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8AA..
Cut Off at CP3: 12.19 Saturday.
CHECKPOINT 4 – 26.4 Miles
Holehouse Lane Car Park, SK10 5SR
Cut Off at CP4: 13.45 Saturday.
CHECKPOINT 5 – 36 Miles
Bosley Locks Boaters Facilities, Bullgate Lane, Congleton, CW12 2PB. SJ 90532 66987.
Cut Off at CP5: 16:45 Saturday.
CHECKPOINT 6 – 41 Miles
Mossley Village Hall, Bida Lane, Congleton, CW12 3LJ. SJ87669 61882.
Cut Off at CP6: 18:03 Saturday.
CHECKPOINT 7 – 48 Miles
Lawton Memorial Village Hall, Lawton Hall Drive, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3BG. SJ 82172 55524.
Cut Off at CP7: 20:06 Saturday
CHECKPOINT 8 – 60 Miles
Middlewich, Middlewich Water Point, Town Bridge, Middlewich, Cheshire East. SJ 70460 66267.
Cut Off at CP8: 23:38 Saturday.
CHECKPOINT 9 – 70 Miles
APCOA Parking, Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich, CW9 6FW.
Cut Off at CP9 02:34 Sunday.
CHECKPOINT 10 – 78 Miles
Preston Brook Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Preston Brook, WA7 3AW. SJ 56583 80583.
Cut Off at CP10: 04:55am:48 Sunday
NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS
CHECKPOINT 11 – 89 Miles
Lymm Village Hall, 5 Pepper Street, Lymm, Warrington, WA13 0JB.
Cut Off at CP11: 08:09 Sunday.
FINISH – 102 Miles
The Piazza, Media City, Salford Quays, M50 2EQ.
Cut Off at 12:00 Sunday.
There is a 30 hour cut off time for the event.
NO SUPPORT CREW ACCESS
Due to parking limitations, Support Crews are NOT permitted as stated above at Checkpoints 10 (Preston Brook).
These locations are are strictly event team only.
Please ensure your support crews are made aware of these restrictions to avoid your disqualification from the event or time penalties being imposed from the event.
A Dropbag is permitted at CP7 (48 Miles) Lawton Memorial Hall & CP10 (78 Miles) Preston Brook Village Hall
These must be separate dropbags (separate locations) clearly labelled with bib number and location. Dropbags can be left with the event team at race registration on Saturday morning ONLY. Baggage tags will be provided at race registration.
These will be transported to the finish once the respective checkpoint has closed.
Dropbag Size – Small/Medium Pack Up to 50 Litres. Larger sized bags will be refused transport.
Mandatory kit MUST be carried AT ALL TIMES during the race.
Failure to carry mandatory kit will result in a participant being disqualified.
Random kit checks at race registration, during the race and at the finish line will take place.
Mandatory Kit
Waterproof coat with sealed seams, i.e. Goretex – Min 10,000mm
Base layer long sleeved (Separate from Start Kit in a dry bag).
Water bottle or bladder – min 1 litre capacity,
Fully charged mobile phone,
Survival/thermal bag or Bivi bag,
Headtorch – Min 75 Lumens,
Whistle,
Backup Light source – Min 25 Lumens (Not your phone),
GPS Tracker (property of GB Race Tracker – given at Race Registration).
Recommended Kit
Electrolytes – S-Caps
Severe Weather Kit
GB Ultras reserve the right to add the following items to the Mandatory kit list at short notice:
Waterproof trousers,
Warm hat,
Gloves
Please be aware GB Ultras events are cupless! You can buy a GB Ultras reusable cup to use during the event. CLICK HERE to visit the shop.
GB Ultras Merchandise
We’ll have a range of our GB Ultras branded merchandise available at both race registration and at the finish.
- Beanies & Caps
- Clothing
- Drybags
- Enamel cups
- Hoodies
- Running vests
- Soft cups
- Technical t-shirts
- Visors
Optional Finisher T-shirt
If you’ve pre-ordered your optional finisher t-shirt, you’ll be able to collect this during race registration on either day, or after you finish the race. To make sure yours is waiting for you to collect, you can order it here if didn’t order one when you entered the race.
Availability is limited and finisher t-shirts won’t be available on the day to purchase!
A single pacer/ support runner is permitted from the halfway point of the race at Checkpoint 7 Lawton Memorial Hall onwards.
Only one pacer is permitted to join the participant at anyone time and the pacer must not carry any of the runners mandatory kit. A pacer must be on foot.
Pacers must be self-sufficient throughout the time they are supporting the participant and will not be able to make use of any of the checkpoint provisions. Pacers must not enter the checkpoint locations except to use toilet facilities.
Pacers MUST carry all items listed in the Mandatory Kit list.
The start/finish location also enables you to take advantage of the 24 hour parking at Quayside MediaCity (formerly the Lowry Outlet Mall) which also has a range of restaurants to enjoy. Address for one of the car parks is: The Garage, Blue, Salford M50 2TG.
If you’re staying overnight ahead of the race, in addition to the hotels near to the original start line, there are also additional accommodation options within the vicinity from Premier Inn and Holiday Inn.
We would strongly advise participants to make arrangements prior to the event, including checking train times if applicable.
The results for the event will be available real-time during the event and we’ll update this page with the link prior to the event.
As each runner crosses the finish line, their race chip records their individual finishing position and finishing time.
Your position and time shown in the results link is your official result. Please note that the tracking system is different to the timing system and has no bearing on your chip time or result.
Results will be finalised within 72 hours of the race cutoff time (Sunday 12:00) and will be submitted to DUV, ITRA and UTMB.
We’ll be posting the links to the official media team photographs here after the race has finished. Please keep checking back to find yours.
Processing and editing the photographs does take some time so please allow 48-72 after conclusion of the race for the links to be added.
We’ll also be adding photographs on our Cheshire Ring 100 Ultra facebook page as well!
Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Admission Waiver
Each ultra runner agrees and understands the full nature of an Ultra-Marathon. That an Ultra-Marathon involves running throughout the day and well into the night at times with limited rest over challenging terrain with inherent risks of changing weather conditions. Each ultra runner understands that it is their responsibility to adequately train for the event, and monitor their own health throughout and are ultimately responsible for their own safety. Criteria ensures that a runners safety depends on their own skills and abilities and these have been gained from other events placing them in good stead to take on the mental and physical challenges of Cheshire Ring 100 Mile Ultra.
Each ultra runner understands these are there responsibilities not those of GB Ultras.
Please read these terms and conditions carefully and make sure that you understand them, before placing an entry on our site. By submitting your entry form, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (“the Terms”), and by submitting, you declare that you hereby, for yourself, your heirs and executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, declare that:-
1. I hereby agree to comply with the Conditions of Entry and all event rules and regulations as set down by GB Ultras Ltd (“the Event Organisers”) a company registered in England and Wales under company number 09397186. These conditions include the length of time taken to complete sections of the course which may be implemented by the Event Organisers, at their discretion, to ensure safe and proper running of the event.
2. I agree that the decision of the Race Referee will be final in all circumstances and no discussion will be entered into.
3. I agree to conduct myself in a sporting, professional and cautious manner during my participation in the event and understand that I may be disqualified if I do not do so.
4. I understand participation in this Event is physically strenuous and demanding and am fully aware of the nature of the event and all associated medical and physical risks involved. I further certify that I am physically capable of competing in this Event and I will only compete if I am fit enough to do so.
5. I will be immediately disqualified from the Event if I am found to have intentionally shortened the route to the race, and found to be deliberately littering the course.
6. If I have any medical condition(s), including allergies, which the Event Organisers or Event medical advisors might need to be aware of, I have provided details of this on my entry form, and will also provide written details of this on the rear of my pin-on numbers prior to my participation in the Event. I agree to display my number at all times during the Event.
7. I acknowledge that my pin-on number is personal to me and it is non-transferable under any circumstances.
8. I understand and agree that I participate in this Event entirely at my own risk, that I must rely on my own ability in dealing with all hazards, and that I must conduct myself in a manner that is safe for myself and all others throughout the duration of this Event.
9. I agree to retire immediately from the event if ordered to do so by the Event Organisers, any government official or member of the emergency services.
10. I accept full liability for any medical expenses incurred as a result of training for and/or participating in the Event
11. I accept that the Event Organisers, sponsors, race officials, medical advisers and any person involved in the organisation of this Event are not liable for any injury or illness or resultant death that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the Event, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the Event. I enter the race entirely at my own risk. I renounce any rights and claims for damages that I may have against the Event Organisers, sponsors, race officials, medical advisers and any person involved in the organisation of this Event together with their officers, directors, shareholders, successors and assigns, (collectively, “Releasees”) and release them from all liability to the Participant and his/her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and successors for loss(es), damage(s) and claims therefor on account of injury to Participant or his/her property or the resultant death of Participant, whether caused by the active or passive negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, in connection with Participants involvement in the Event (“Losses”), and further covenants not to sue any of the aforementioned parties for such Losses.
12. Whilst the Event Organisers take every care with the staging of the Event, I accept that I must make all reasonable precautions for the safeguarding of my person and of my property during my participation in this Event. I further acknowledge that personal accident and personal items insurance is my responsibility.
13. I understand that at registration, I must produce photographic identification.
14. I am aware that when running, the function of the marshals is only to indicate direction and that I must decide if the movement is safe.
15. I accept that, in relation to my participation in this Event, I am required to obey instructions from marshals and relevant signage before, during and after the Event.
16. The Event Organisers introduce cut off times for completion of sections of the course as they see fit. These will be made clear prior to the race. Competitors may be instructed to withdraw from the Event in accordance with the imposed cut off times.
17. I accept that the Event Organisers reserve the right to amend the event format or cancel the Event due to health and safety reasons, including storm, rain, inclement weather, winds or any other act of god conditions. I accept that my Entry fee shall be non-refundable in this circumstance as costs have already been incurred.
18. I accept that the Event Organisers will do their utmost to provide me with a finish time following my completion of the Event, however they will not be held responsible for any computer result anomalies.
19. I will be 20 years old or over on the day of the Event (Rule T3 (141) S5 UKA Trail Running).
20. I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy.
21. I understand that confirmed entry to this event is dependent on a fully and accurately completed online Entry Form; and receipt of payment to cover my Entry fee at least 10 working days (2 weeks) in advance of the event. If either of these conditions is not fulfilled then my entry will not be valid nor accepted, and I will not be eligible to take part in the Event.
22. Through my completion and submission of the online Entry Form, I am committing to paying for my Event entry via the means as instructed on the GB Ultras Ltd website.
23. I irrevocably consent to my appearance in any media format, in relation to the publicity of this Event, and in future publicity and advertising of GB Ultras Ltd; provided that such use does not imply my direct endorsement of any official sponsor or suppliers of the Event.
24. All decisions and rulings by the Event Organisers, its employees and its agents are considered final.
25. The Event Organisers reserve the right to vary these conditions by giving notice to in writing in any official event material or correspondence prior to the Event.
26. A person who is not party to these Terms shall not have any rights under or in connection with them under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
27. We will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of our obligations under the Terms that is caused by events outside our reasonable control (Force Majeure Event).
A Force Majeure Event includes any act, event, non-happening, omission or accident beyond our reasonable control and includes in particular (without limitation) the following: strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action; civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war; fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, epidemic or other natural disaster; impossibility of the use of railways, shipping, aircraft, motor transport or other means of public or private transport; impossibility of the use of public or private telecommunications networks; the acts, decrees, legislation, regulations or restrictions of any government; and pandemic or epidemic.
28. You agree that we may publish your Personal Information as part of the results of the Event and may pass such information to the governing body or any affiliated organisation for the purpose of insurance, licences or for publishing results either for the event alone or combined with or compared to other events. Results may include (but not be limited to) name, any club affiliation, race times, occupation and age category. You consent that your details maybe passed onto GB Race Tracker Ltd and Race Tracker AS to ensure the smooth and accurate running of the Tracking software. Your details may also be passed onto 3rd parties via Live tracking so that your family and friends and the general public can follow every entrants position during the Race.
29. Should a GPS Tracker be damaged, lost or stolen then the entrant agrees to cover the cost of the tracker which is £150 + VAT per GPS tracker.
30. Upon withdrawal or completion of the Race, the runner agrees to return the GPS tracker to the Race Organiser. If a GPS tracker is not returned to a dedicated Race Marshal at Race HQ then the runner will be charged £150 + VAT.
31. I have read, understood and accept the GB Ultras Ltd Withdrawal Policy.
32. I agree to abide by the UKA and English Athletics Code of Conduct.
If you see a runner experiencing difficulties during the Chester Ultra 100 please inform Checkpoint Marshals. Each runner should have RACE HQ mobile numbers stored in their phone (shared in the Race Instructions email in the weeks prior to the event).
It is the role of the entrant to be self-sufficient. Should an incident occur, our team will endeavour to reach any participant in difficulty as quickly as possible, with Event staff stationed in hard to reach locations. Phones must be used only in an emergency to conserve battery power should the need arise.
Participants who lose time helping another fallen participant, can claim this time back, subject to RD discretion and under the proviso of completing within RD agreed conditions. Please note any extended time will be ‘within’ the cut-offs of the event, due to event staffing, medical cover and venue hire.
GB Race Tracker provide the Live Online GPS Tracking for the event with updates on participant positions approximately every 2 minutes (subject to signal). On the front of each tracker is an SOS button which when pressed immediately alerts the Race Director & Race HQ that urgent help is required who can then act accordingly.
In the event of a Medical Emergency please call 999 and then inform Race HQ.
In an Emergency where there is a risk to life or limb, please follow these instructions:
- Please use your foil blanket/thermal bag and use any warm clothing that you are carrying.
- Trigger the SOS button on your tracker by holding the button on the front of the tracker down gently for 3 seconds
- In an Emergency call 999 and ask for an Ambulance
- Call Race HQ and inform the team of the Emergency – we may have a medical team close by.
**DUE TO LIMITED PARKING AT CHECKPOINT LOCATIONS, A SINGLE VEHICLE PER RUNNER IS PERMITTED. SUPPORT TEAMS MUST NOT ARRIVE AT CHECKPOINTS ANY EARLIER THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE EXPECTED TIME OF THEIR RUNNER**
Please note the restrictions on Support Crews at the following locations:
Mossley Village Hall
Preston Brook Village Hall
Support crews turning up at locations where they are not permitted may result in their runner being disqualified from the event.
At other Village Hall locations, no more than two Support Crew members supporting an individual runner are permitted in a Village Hall at any one time. These must not impede the Event team nor other runners.
Support crews must not take the food nor drink from the Village Hall except for their runner unless given permission to do so.
Support Crews must respect Event Staff and are not permitted into the kitchen area unless given permission to do so by the Checkpoint Manager.
Failure to do so will result in the Support crew being asked to leave the Venue and possible time implications or disqualification of the runner.
Further access points along the route due to be released ahead of race day.
Dogs are not permitted at any of the checkpoints.
Withdrawal Prior to the Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Race
Due to the nature of the event, costs are incurred as soon as a participant signs up, no refunds are possible in this event. However, GB Ultras understand injuries do occur so would URGE ALL RUNNERS to take out DOGTAG PERSONAL MEDICAL COVER or BMC Personal Cover to help claim back the entry fee (due to injury) and thus following the insurance companies process. Please be aware that the Insurance Company determines whether the nature of your injury will necessitate a refund.
Deferrals
Any deferrals to the the following years Race must be requested by emailing the event team at events@gbultras.com no later than 8 weeks prior to the event subject to payment of an administration fee. No deferral requests will be permitted after this time. Click here to pay the Admin Fee.
Please note that a deferral is permitted for one year only (unless due to pregnancy – please see GB Ultras Pregnancy Deferral Policy below).
Pregnancy Deferral
- Women who have entered a GB Ultras event and are, or become, pregnant prior to race day can defer entry for up to two years.
- Women who fall pregnant again during the deferral period may request another deferral for up to an additional two years.
- Partners are also able to defer for one year if the birth is imminent.
- To defer please email events@gbultras.com with the medical certificate/medical confirmation of the pregnancy/birth.
- All other rules and requirements for race entry will apply.
Transfers to another runner
Transfers are possible up until 3 weeks before the Race day providing qualifying criteria is met (marathon experience) and payment of an administration fee. No transfer requests will be permitted after this time. Click here to pay the Admin Fee.
Participants allowing another person to run under their name and bib no will be in breach of English Athletics code of conduct and will be disqualified. The organiser must be informed of any change.
During the race
Please inform a GB Ultras Race Marshal at one of the Checkpoint’s or Race HQ. This will ensure all participants who are registered and pull out of the race are accounted for, allowing for the accurate and safe running of the event. If a participant withdraws at a Checkpoint they must hand over their Race Number & GPS Tracker to the Event team to signal their retirement. Marshals will inform the race organiser and each of the remaining Checkpoints can update their event documentation.
Upon withdrawal from the race, it is the responsibility of the individual to get themselves home (or to the finish if required to collect their dropbag). We would recommend having your own Support Crew or someone on standby to collect you in case of unexpected withdrawal during the event.
Where possible, runners withdrawing from the race may be able to be transported by GB Ultras event support from a checkpoint back to Race HQ however this cannot be guaranteed. Priority will be given to runners still participating in the race.
Where it is possible to transport a runner to the finish, this will only be available after a checkpoint closes and therefore may involve a significant wait. In addition, as event teams are deployed to multiple checkpoint locations, transport to Race HQ may involve intermediate stops on route for further (potentially lengthy) periods of time before heading to Race HQ.
GB Ultras also reserve the right to pull any participant out of the race on health grounds.

Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Race Brief

Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mandatory Kit
The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Route
Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is a great mix of trails in the region, knitting together the Bridgewater Canal, Ashton Canal, Rochdale Canal, Peak Forest Canal, the Trent and Mersey Canal and the Macclesfield Canal. The route is very easy to follow to help give participants great confidence during the event.


Part Of The 100 Mile Grand Slam
Cheshire Ring 100 Mile will become a part of the GB Ultras Grand Slam in 2026. It’s still on the race calendar for 2025 but you can take on 4 of our other 100 Mile Ultra Marathons for the Grand Slam Buckle. **Entries to Beacons Way and Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra events are subject to applications being successfully approved.**
Training Runs
All ‘entrants’ are invited to join the Team on training runs covering key sections of the Chester Ring 100 route prior to Race day. You can attend as many as you like, one day or both days of any given training weekend with the aim of learning the route and increasing confidence come Race day. You’ll also have the chance to meet other runners taking on the Race. Training runs will have a small charge of £19.99 for 1 day or £34.99 for both days for attendance. Included is –
- Fully guided recce run
- Mandatory kit advice
- Exclusive group messenger chat for recce and race prep
- Limited edition buff
- Meet the team
- Gain trail experience and knowledge
Pace wise we’ll be going at a nice gentle pace ensuring all runners stay as a group with brief stops approximately every couple of miles.
Generally our training runs have high attendance and for safety reasons we’ll be imposing a limit depending on feedback.
Please take into account weather conditions closer to the time. We recommend runners refer to the Mandatory kit section and carry sufficient food/water for the duration of each of the runs.
Section covered & distance
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