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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2023 Canalslam Series Dates (updated 7 September)
Stop-press news: To celebrate 30 years of Canal Mania V2, the 2023 GUC race will be "Uphill" from London to Birmingham! Furthermore, early checkpoints on the 2023 London to Bristol (KACR) event will now be approximately marathon distance apart, later ones about 15...
“Any Suffering You Endured Will be Forgotten” – Tips from Peter Johnson
Written by Peter Johnson. For anyone starting one of canal races, your mind has to be in the right place, my only dnf from I believe 18 gucr starts was because I couldn't face the next section, you have to fight the demons in your head. It obviously helps to train for...
2021 Financial Statements and Community Interest Company Report
Canalrace Community Interest Company's annual report (CIC 34) and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2021 are now filed on the Companies House website here. See filing dated 17 Nov 2021. Canalrace C.I.C. is a not-for-profit ultra running company with...
GUCR 2022 Provisional Entry List
Below is the provisional list of runners for the 2022 Grand Union Canal Race allocated from the 234 entries received. Competitors that have paid their race-fees to confirm their place can be found on the GUCR Entry List. David Allan Samantha Amend Mark Anslow Sam...
New canal race for 2022 : Warwickshire Ring 111
The Warwickshire Ring 111 mile Canal Race starts on Saturday 25th June 2022 from Coventry Canal Basin - with the same location as its finish. Entries open from Thursday 23 September at 06:00 on SiEntries. Supported (with own crew): £55, Unsupported (tended by...
2022 Canalrace Season Entry Notes (updated 10 January)
10 January 2022 GUCR 2022 pre-registration on SiEntries closed at the stroke of midnight 31 October 2021 – the draw and allocation of all places is now complete. The provisional entry list can be found here; there is no waiting list. Pre-registration to enter the GUCR...