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.

Latest News

GUCR 2024 Race Log & Live Results

Starting 06:00 Saturday 25th 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. [canalrace-event-log...

2025 Canalslam Series Dates

The dates are set for the 2025 not-for-profit* three ultra race series “The Canalslam” totalling over 400 miles. Each inexpensive race can be entered as a one-off, but competitors completing all three receive a special canalslam finishers' award and inclusion in the...

GUCR 2024 Provisional Entry List

Thanks go to Alex Graham, Ian Sinclair & partner, Ross, Dick, Jan, Dave, Margaret and Cathy for their assistance at The Tap & Spyle for the draw today. Below is the provisional list of runners for the 2024 Grand Union Canal Race allocated from the 208 entries...

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