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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2022 Financial Statements and Community Interest Company Report

by Keith Godden | Dec 8, 2022 | 2022, Canalrace C.I.C., Not-for-profit

Canalrace Community Interest Company's financial statements and annual report (CIC 34) for the year ended 30 September 2022 are now filed on the Companies House website here. See filing dated 7 December 2022. If you have any query then please get in touch. Canalrace...

GUCR 2023 Provisional Entry List

by Keith Godden | Nov 4, 2022 | 2023, Canalslam, GUCR

Thanks go to Liz Chamberlayne, Gary Barnes, Kellie Judd, Dick & Jan Kearn, Maisy and Cathy for their assistance at The Barley Mow for the draw today. Below is the provisional list of runners for the 2023 Grand Union Canal Race allocated from the 217 entries received....

CHANGES

by Dick Kearn | Sep 7, 2022 | 2023, 2024, Canalslam, GUCR, KACR, LLCR, WRCR

In consideration of the success of the “one-off” Warwickshire Ring Canal Race, and of the difficulties experienced by the volunteer crews on the London to Bristol (KACR) event, Canalrace C.I.C. have felt a need to make changes. The man at the top, Keith Godden,...

LLCR 2022 (Liverpool to Leeds) Results and Retirements

by Keith Godden | Sep 3, 2022 | Canalslam, LLCR

Ian Hammett wins in 21h 3m. Laura Watts was First Lady in 28h 35m. Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 79 Starters. 55 Finishers. Unfortunately, the following had to cut...

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