Monbrec Canal 40 mile Race (MBCR) 2026
Malpas – Brecon
“The Welsh Run”
Saturday 25th April 2026 07:00 at Malpas Cricket Club, Malpas, Wales
Join us for the Malpas to Brecon Canal Run, a shared journey along one of the most beautiful and characterful waterways in the UK. Following the way-marked Mon & Brec Canal Towpath, this point-to-point run traces the quiet rhythm of the canal from the English border deep into the heart of Wales.
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.
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2024 Canalrace Season Entry Notes (updated 22 February)
22 February 2024 Rule #5 now updated, as follows: "All competitors must display their race number to the front, at all times, and ensure it is recorded at every checkpoint en route, by showing it, upon arrival, to the timekeeper. The medical form on the reverse of the...
LLCR 2023 (Liverpool to Leeds) Results and Retirements
First-timer Martin Heggie wins in 23 hours 48 minutes - he's obviously "born for this shit!". Michelle White was First Lady in 28 hours 30 minutes. Congratulations to all finishers. Official results can...
LLCR (Liverpool to Leeds) 2023 Race Log & Live Results
Starting at 06:00 Saturday 26th 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. [canalrace-event-log...
KACR (London to Bristol) 2023 Results and Retirements
Justin Montague has smashed the London to Bristol course record, winning his first canal race on the third attempt, in a time of 24 hours 30 minutes. Incredibly, Michelle White has also wiped nearly two hours off the ladies record, arriving at Bathurst Basin in 30...
KACR (London to Bristol) 2023 Race Log & Live Results
Starting 06:00 Friday 28th 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....
GUCR 2023 ‘Uphill’ Results and Retirements
Matthew Ma wins in 27 hours 52 minutes, Kelsey Price is First Lady in 29 hours 3 minutes. Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 99 Starters. 52 Finishers. Unfortunately, the...