by Keith Godden | Sep 8, 2021 | Canalslam, GUCR, KACR, LLCR, WRCR
23 September 2021 Entries are now open on SiEntries for all four 2022 canal races! Those intending to pre-register for the GUCR draw, as well as Canalslam-hopefuls, should review the notes below posted on 8th September. Canalslam events – GUCR 145, KACR 145 and...
by Keith Godden | Feb 14, 2021 | Canalslam, GUCR, KACR, LLCR
The dates are set for the 2022 three race series “The Canalslam” totalling over 400 miles. Each race can be entered as a one-off, but competitors completing all three receive a special canalslam finishers’ award and inclusion in the hall of fame. Grand Union...
by Keith Godden | Sep 10, 2021 | WRCR
The Warwickshire Ring 111 mile Canal Race starts on Saturday 25th June 2022 from Coventry Canal Basin – with the same location as its finish. Entries open from Thursday 23 September at 06:00 on SiEntries. Supported (with own crew): £55, Unsupported (tended by...
by Keith Godden | Aug 31, 2021 | Canalslam, LLCR
Sergey Ionov stayed in the game to ultimately take the victory, finishing in 23 hours 41 minutes – quite a feat following his 3rd place finish at Badwater 135 five weeks ago. First lady Chloe Brooks ran confidently from start to finish, arriving at Office Lock...
by Ross Langton | Aug 24, 2021 | Canalslam, LLCR
Starting at 06:00 on Saturday 28th August you can see details of Retirements and Finishers on our Live Results section. Below also shows updates of all goings-on in the form of a race-log for the duration until the last canalrunner arrives in Leeds. Race LogThis page...
by Keith Godden | Jul 28, 2021 | Canalslam, KACR
Ugis Datavs returned to the canal races to go one better and win the inaugural London to Bristol (as he had promised the organiser), arriving at the Lightship John Sebastian in 26 hours 56 minutes. Frances Evans was first lady in 38 hours 12 minutes. Congratulations...
by Ross Langton | Jul 19, 2021 | Canalslam, KACR
Starting at 06:00 on Friday 23rd July you can see details of Retirements and Finishers on our Live Results section. Below also shows updates of all goings-on in the form of a race-log for the duration until the last canalrunner arrives in Bathurst Basin. Race LogThis...
by Keith Godden | Jun 1, 2021 | Canalslam, GUCR
Alex Whearity successfully executed his sub-24 hour race plan to defend his 2019 GUCR title, arriving at Little Venice in 23 hours and 25 minutes. Melissa Venables blessed us with her smile all the way to win on her second go in 29 hours and 17 minutes. The 2021 Steve...
by Ross Langton | May 26, 2021 | Canalslam, GUCR
Starting 06:00 Saturday 29th May you can see details of Retirements and Finishers on our new Live Results section. Below also shows updates of all goings-on in the form of a race-log for the duration until the last canalrunner arrives in Little Venice. Race LogThis...
by Keith Godden | May 14, 2021 | GUCR
Introduction This information applies to all involved including competitors, volunteers, crews, buddy runners and spectators; it must be forwarded to all those attending the event. If there is any question, contact Keith Godden on keith.godden@canalrace.org.uk or...
by Keith Godden | Apr 15, 2021 | GUCR, Tips
Advice on finishing The 145 from a multiple Grand Union Canal Race finisher Written by Paul Ali. Welcome to the Grand Union Canal Race, a well-regarded classic British ultramarathon event. If you are running this event for the first time then you are likely to have...
