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A new face for CanalRace CIC

A new face for CanalRace CIC A new face for CanalRace CIC In 1993 to mark 200 years of “Canal Mania”, the Grand Union Canal Race had it’s first running. At the same time, Royal Mail issued a presentation pack of stamps celebrating inland waterways. These stamps, designed by Tony Lewery and...

2026 Grand Union Canal Race Ballot Results

2026 Grand Union Canal Race Ballot Results Grand Union Canal Race Ballot Results A huge thank-you to everyone who tuned in, sent messages of support, or joined us in person for the Grand Union Canal Race draw today! Your enthusiasm, energy, and sense of community are what make this event so special. We loved...

2026 Grand Union Canal Race Draw

Grand Union Canal Race Draw – Saturday 8th November, 11amLocation: Goytre Wharf, Old Abergavenny Road, Llanover, Abergavenny NP7 9EW – Along the beautiful Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal We’re excited (and just a little terrified!) to announce that the Grand...

Introducing the Gongoozler Award

16 September 2025 🚨 One Year. Two Races. One Award. Introducing the Gongoozler 🚨 Complete GUCR 145 and LLCR 130 in 2026 to earn this one-time-only honour. In 2026, we’re launching something new (and just a little bit daft): The Gongoozler Award — a limited-edition...

GUCR 2025 ‘Uphill’ Results and Retirements

GUCR 2025 ‘Uphill’ Results and Retirements Rick Nicholls is 3rd time lucky and wins in 26 hours 25 minutes, Michelle White is first lady in 31 hours 16 minutes. Rick Nicholls : 26h 25m Michelle White : 31h 16m Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 87 Starters. 43 Finishers....

GUCR 2025 Race Log & Live Results

Starting 06:00 Saturday 24th May 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 Gas Street. Race LogThis page will...

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