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You’ve arrived at the home of some of Britain’s most iconic canal ultras — including the Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR 145) and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal Race (LLCR 130) — plus our brand new 40-mile taster event, the MonBrec Canal Race (MBCR 40).
These races aren’t just about the miles (though there are plenty of those) — they’re about the people. Each event is lovingly organised by a dedicated team of volunteers, supported by a tight-knit, slightly sleep-deprived community of runners, helpers, and canal-side legends.
Whether you’re dipping your toe in with MonBrec or going the distance at GUCR, you’ll be cheered, fed, encouraged, and occasionally patched up by people who get it. No big sponsors, no glitz — just real support, real camaraderie, and a shared love of going the distance.
Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race (GUCR) 2026
Birmingham – London
“The Long Run”
Saturday 23rd May 2026 06:00 at Gas Street, Birmingham, UK
Widely hailed as one of Britain’s most iconic ultras, this 145-mile non-stop adventure starts at Gas Street Basin in the heart of Birmingham and finishes in Little Venice, right in the middle of London.
Following the well-marked Grand Union Canal towpath all the way, the route is easy to navigate and mostly flat — winding through a mix of buzzing cityscapes and peaceful countryside. There’s a bit of everything along the way, making it a unique challenge for every kind of runner.
Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 mile Race (LLCR) 2026
Liverpool – Leeds
“The Trans-Pennine Run”
Saturday 29th August 2026 06:00 at Old Hall St, Liverpool, UK
Starting in Liverpool and finishing in Leeds, this 130-mile towpath race follows the historic Leeds & Liverpool Canal through the heart of the “Industrial North.”
Expect a surprising mix of peaceful countryside and engineering wonders like the mile-long Burnley Embankment and the impressive Bingley Five Rise staircase — two of the “Seven Wonders of the Waterways.”
A perfect blend of grit, history, and stunning views for runners seeking a true adventure.
Latest News
GUCR 2018 Retirements
98 runners made it to the Start at Gas Street on Saturday morning. However, the following will not, unfortunately, be making it to the Finish: 32 Martin Ilott 34 Victoria Irvine 111 Rhys Glide 65 Denise Whyte 66 John Whyte 31 Anthony Hugill 56 Imke Siegerist 113 Ian...
LLCR 2018 Provisional Entry List
Below is the provisional list of runners for the 5th Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 mile Race, Summer Bank Holiday weekend, starting at 06:00 on Saturday 25th August 2018 from Old Hall St, Liverpool. Best wishes (on behalf of Dick), Keith. p.s places still available!...
KACR 2018 Provisional Entry List
Below is the provisional list of runners for the 2nd Bristol - London, Kennet & Avon Canal 145 mile Race starting at 06:00 on FRIDAY 27th July 2018 from Bristol Temple Meads. Best wishes, Keith. p.s limited places are still available [updated 27th March] If you...
GUCR 2018 Provisional Entry List
Thanks go to Carl Graham, Paul Mason, Glyn Raymen, Steve Snow, Dick, Jan, Maisy and Cathy for their assistance at the draw this evening. Below is the provisional list of runners for GUCR 2018 drawn from the 193 entries. Keith Paul Adams Andrew Aldridge Paul Ali David...
2018 Canalrace Series Dates
The dates are set for the 2018 GUCR 145, KACR 145 and LLCR 130 [updated 6th January] 2018 Grand Union Canal 145 mile Canal Race (GUCR 145) Birmingham - London, 0600 Sat 26th May ENTRIES CLOSED To compete, Pre-register below...
Canalslam 2017 Results
17 runners completed all three Canalrace events to complete the 'Canalslam'. Below shows individual finish times for the GUCR 145, KACR 145 and LLCR 130 as well as the accumulated total time. 1 Paul Beechey 26:20 25:48 22:24 74:32 2 Paul Ali 31:43 29:08 22:24 83:15 3...