Welcome to the official website of Britain’s longest, non-stop, point-to-point towpath running races, the Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR 145), Kennet & Avon Canal Race (KACR 145) and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race (LLCR 130). The “Canalslam” totalling over 400 miles.

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Latest News

GUCR 145 Results 2026

31ST EDITION | GUCR 145 The GUCR 145 is a 145-mile ultra along the Grand Union Canal, following one of England’s most historic waterways from Birmingham to London. The canal is a stitched-together ribbon of industrial heritage and quiet countryside, running through...

Remembering Peter Johnson

REMEMBERING PETER JOHNSON It is with great sadness that we share the news that Peter Johnson has recently passed away. Many across the canal and wider ultra running community will feel this loss deeply. He was one of the true characters of the canal family, always...

MBCR 40 Results 2026

1ST EDITION | MBCR 40 RESULTS | 2026 The MBCR 40 was a 40-mile ultra marathon along a steady, winding route - long, quiet, and subtly demanding in the way only distance can be. With the sun out and the heat building through the day, it became less about pace and more...

A new face for CanalRace CIC

A new face for CanalRace CIC In 1993 to mark 200 years of “Canal Mania”, the Grand Union Canal Race had it’s first running. At the same time, Royal Mail issued a presentation pack of stamps celebrating inland waterways. These stamps, designed by Tony Lewery and...

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