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The One in the Bank (the story of the “Run For Your Life” trophy)
The Steve Phillips' annual “Run for Your Life” Trophy is awarded to the first “first-timer” to finish. Steve, who collapsed during GUCR 2009 and was diagnosed to have four tumours that could have caused his sudden death had they remained undetected, says that he owes...
2021 Canalrace Season Entry Notes (updated 5 June)
5 June 2021 Entries for KACR 2021 have re-opened on SiEntries, both Supported (with own crew) and Unsupported (tended by organiser) places are available. 12 May 2021 Entries for LLCR 2021 have re-opened on SiEntries. Supported (with own crew) places only at this...
Harry’s 1993 Report (the first GUCR)
Harry Townsend's report of the first ever GUCR. This is how it all started. Birmingham to London 145.4 miles July 31st and August 1st 1993 The Grand Union Canal Race was the logical way to celebrate the opening of the first British Waterways Walk along the full 145.4...
2021 Canalrace Series Dates
The dates are set for the 2021 three race series “The Canalslam” totalling over 400 miles. Each race can be entered as a one-off, but competitors completing all three receive a special award. Also see 2021 season entry notes here Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race (GUCR)...