Ahoy there gongoozlers, welcome! We’re the crew behind GUCR 145, KACR 145, LLCR 130 and MBCR 40 — bringing big hearts, warm welcomes and a mild obsession with towpaths to every adventure.
You’ve taken the first step towards a very long run. Possibly while sitting down. A promising start.
We’re here to help you discover just how much adventure you can squeeze out of a towpath with our four events: MBCR 40, GUCR 145, LLCR 130 and KACR 145.
Whether you fancy 40 miles of canal-side adventure or a 130–145-mile journey that requires a slightly awkward conversation with your feet, there’s a place for you in the canal family.
Our races are low-key, volunteer-powered and proudly not-for-profit. Bring your determination, pack your sense of humour and join us on the towpath.
We’re runners, crew and volunteers who know that a great ultra takes more than a start line and a very distant finish. It takes people who care — especially when it’s raining and someone’s having a complicated moment with their socks.
Our aim is simple: properly organised, affordable adventures with a warm welcome and plenty of heart. Keep the good stuff, skip the fuss and make everyone feel part of the canal family.
Whether you’re chasing a time or wondering how far you could go, we’ll be cheering you on.
Ready for your next adventure?
Pick your race, bring your determination and join us on the towpath. We’ll put the kettle on.
GIVE US A GONGOOZLE…
Got a question about our races? Pondering your first ultra? Wondering whose idea it was to run all that way along a canal?
Give Rhys and Cerys a shout at hello@canalrace.org.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
We may be out on the towpath, but your message won’t be left floating.
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Come for the running. Stay for the canal-side camaraderie.
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