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GUCR 2021 Results and Retirements
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...GUCR 2021 Race Log & Live Results
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...Covid-19 Secure – Guidance, Policies and Procedures (updated 17 May)
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...How to reach Little Venice
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...2022 Canalslam Series Dates
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...