REMEMBERING PETER JOHNSON It is with great sadness that we share the news that Peter Johnson has recently passed away. Many across the canal and wider ultra running community will feel this loss deeply. He was one of the true characters of the canal family, always smiling and always lovely company. He will be remembered
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Canalrace C.I.C.\’s financial statements and annual report (CIC 34) for the year ended 30 September 2025 are now filed on the Companies House website. See filing dated 23 October 2025. A reminder that Canalrace is a Community Interest Company that is limited by guarantee and therefore a not-for-profit* ultra race company, with the specific aim
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James Bennett wins in 22 hours 24 minutes, Cara Kirkness is first lady in 27 hours 13 minutes. Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 70 Starters. 41 Finishers. Unfortunately, the following had to cut short their journey: [canalrace-retirements event_id=52]
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Anna Brown wins in 29 hours 49 minutes and smashes the London to Bristol women\’s course record, Maurice Price is first male in 30 hours 10 minutes. Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 73 Starters. 33 Finishers. Unfortunately, the following had to cut short their journey: [canalrace-retirements event_id=51]
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Rick Nicholls is 3rd time lucky and wins in 26 hours 25 minutes, Michelle White is first lady in 31 hours 16 minutes. Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 87 Starters. 43 Finishers. Unfortunately, the following had to cut short their journey: [canalrace-retirements event_id=50]
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Canalrace C.I.C.\’s financial statements and annual report (CIC 34) for the year ended 30 September 2024 are now filed on the Companies House website. See filing dated 12 December 2024. A reminder that Canalrace is a Community Interest Company that is limited by guarantee and therefore a not-for-profit* ultra race company, with the specific aim
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The 2025 canal race season will be my last – there, now you know. Somehow I\’ve convinced myself that ten years is satisfactory; I announced my intention to step down as organiser for Canalrace C.I.C. at the GUCR draw last weekend. If you have dreamt of being the next organiser*, operating on a hobby not-for-profit
Thanks go to Roz, Brian, Andy, Tracy, Dick, Jan and Cathy for their assistance at The Locksbrook Inn for the draw today. Below is the provisional list of runners for the 30th Grand Union Canal Race allocated from the 182 entries received. Competitors that have paid their race-fees to confirm their place can be found
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10 February 2025 GUCR 2025 pre-registration on SiEntries closed at the stroke of midnight 31 October 2024 – 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 2026 draw for places opens 06:00 18 September 2025
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Vincent Baker wins in 22 hours 40 minutes, Melissa Venables is first lady in a new course record time of 24 hours 19 minutes. Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 93 Starters. 52 Finishers. Unfortunately, the following had to cut short their journey: [canalrace-retirements event_id=49]
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