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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25th July 2025

23rd August 2025

Latest News

KACR 2021 (London to Bristol) Results and Retirements

by Keith Godden | Jul 28, 2021 | Canalslam, KACR

Ugis Datavs returned to the canal races to go one better and win the inaugural London to Bristol (as he had promised the organiser), arriving at the Lightship John Sebastian in 26 hours 56 minutes. Frances Evans was first lady in 38 hours 12 minutes. Congratulations...

KACR (London to Bristol) 2021 Race Log & Live Results

by Ross Langton | Jul 19, 2021 | Canalslam, KACR

Starting at 06:00 on Friday 23rd July you can see details of Retirements and Finishers on our Live Results section. Below also shows updates of all goings-on in the form of a race-log for the duration until the last canalrunner arrives in Bathurst Basin....

GUCR 2021 Results and Retirements

by Keith Godden | Jun 1, 2021 | Canalslam, GUCR

Alex Whearity successfully executed his sub-24 hour race plan to defend his 2019 GUCR title, arriving at Little Venice in 23 hours and 25 minutes. Melissa Venables blessed us with her smile all the way to win on her second go in 29 hours and 17 minutes. The 2021 Steve...

GUCR 2021 Race Log & Live Results

by Ross Langton | May 26, 2021 | Canalslam, GUCR

Starting 06:00 Saturday 29th May you can see details of Retirements and Finishers on our new Live Results section. Below also shows updates of all goings-on in the form of a race-log for the duration until the last canalrunner arrives in Little Venice....

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