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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23rd August 2025

Latest News

2026 Canalrace Series Dates

by Rhys Jenkins | Mar 12, 2025 | 2026, GUCR, LLCR, Not-for-profit

The dates are set for the 2026 not-for-profit two ultra race Canalrace series. Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race (GUCR) 2026 Birmingham – London "The Long Run - Downhill" Saturday 23rd May 2026 06:00 at Gas Street, Birmingham, UK (Spring bank holiday weekend)....

Rhys and Cerys take over the Canalrace Tiller

by Dick Kearn | Feb 10, 2025 | 2026, Canalrace C.I.C.

As many of you will already have seen in the Latest News section of Canalrace C.I.C. website, Keith is retiring as organiser (i.e. in his words, “the person that makes it happen”) of the canal races at the end of this season. I am delighted to announce that Keith’s...

2024 Financial Statements and Community Interest Company Report

by Keith Godden | Dec 13, 2024 | 2024, Canalrace C.I.C., Not-for-profit

Canalrace C.I.C.'s financial statements and annual report (CIC 34) for the year ended 30 September 2024 are now filed on the Companies House website. See filing dated 12 December 2024. A reminder that Canalrace is a Community Interest Company that is limited by...