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

GUCR 2017 Retirements

107 runners made it to the Start at Gas Street Saturday morning. However, the following will not, unfortunately, be making it to the Finish: 120 Steve Gordon 16 Nigel Davies 37 Bob Lovegrove 29 Andrew Hughes 17 Giles Davis 52 Jamie Russell 12 Lawrence Chownsmith 63...

LLCR 2017 Provisional Entry List

Below is the provisional list of runners for the 4th Liverpool - Leeds 130 mile Canal Race on Saturday 26th August 2017 starting at 06:00 from Old Hall Street. Note places are still available. If you would like to compete, Pre-register below or Email...

KACR 2017 Provisional Entry List

Below is the provisional list of runners for the 1st Bristol - London, Kennet & Avon Canal 145 mile Race on FRIDAY 28th July 2017 starting at 06:00 from Bristol Temple Meads. Best wishes, Keith. p.s limited places are still available If you would like to compete,...

GUCR 2017 Provisional Entry List

Thank you to Baz Taylor, Gin Lawson, Mark Haynes, Glyn Raymen, Dick Kearn, Maisy and Cathy for their company and assistance for the draw tonight. Below is the provisional list of runners for GUCR 2017 drawn from the 215 entries. Best. Keith 160 competitors in surname...

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