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.

24th May 2025

25th July 2025

23rd August 2025

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KACR 2018 Provisional Entry List

Below is the provisional list of runners for the 2nd Bristol - London, Kennet & Avon Canal 145 mile Race starting at 06:00 on FRIDAY 27th July 2018 from Bristol Temple Meads. Best wishes, Keith. p.s limited places are still available [updated 27th March] If you...

GUCR 2018 Provisional Entry List

Thanks go to Carl Graham, Paul Mason, Glyn Raymen, Steve Snow, Dick, Jan, Maisy and Cathy for their assistance at the draw this evening. Below is the provisional list of runners for GUCR 2018 drawn from the 193 entries. Keith Paul Adams Andrew Aldridge Paul Ali David...

2018 Canalrace Series Dates

The dates are set for the 2018 GUCR 145, KACR 145 and LLCR 130 [updated 6th January] 2018 Grand Union Canal 145 mile Canal Race (GUCR 145) Birmingham - London, 0600 Sat 26th May ENTRIES CLOSED To compete, Pre-register below...

Canalslam 2017 Results

17 runners completed all three Canalrace events to complete the 'Canalslam'. Below shows individual finish times for the GUCR 145, KACR 145 and LLCR 130 as well as the accumulated total time. 1 Paul Beechey 26:20 25:48 22:24 74:32 2 Paul Ali 31:43 29:08 22:24 83:15 3...

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