Canalrace Season 2027 – The ballot is back & so is the KACR. We’re sticking with tradition for 2027… Entry to the GUCR 145 will once again be decided by ballot. The ballot opens on SiEntries at 10am, 31st October 2026 and will remain open for two weeks – closing 10am, 14th November. There’s no
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31ST EDITION | GUCR 145 The GUCR 145 is a 145-mile ultra along the Grand Union Canal, following one of England’s most historic waterways from Birmingham to London. The canal is a stitched-together ribbon of industrial heritage and quiet countryside, running through towns, fields, and city edges, punctuated by locks, long straight pounds, and the
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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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1ST EDITION | MBCR 40 RESULTS | 2026 The MBCR 40 was a 40-mile ultra marathon along a steady, winding route – long, quiet, and subtly demanding in the way only distance can be. With the sun out and the heat building through the day, it became less about pace and more about patience: settling
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A new face for CanalRace CIC In 1993 to mark 200 years of “Canal Mania”, the Grand Union Canal Race had it’s first running. At the same time, Royal Mail issued a presentation pack of stamps celebrating inland waterways. These stamps, designed by Tony Lewery and fetured in the very first race report, as well
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Grand Union Canal Race Ballot Results A huge thank-you to everyone who tuned in, sent messages of support, or joined us in person for the Grand Union Canal Race draw today! Your enthusiasm, energy, and sense of community are what make this event so special. We loved sharing the excitement with you all — and
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Grand Union Canal Race Draw – Saturday 8th November, 11amLocation: Goytre Wharf, Old Abergavenny Road, Llanover, Abergavenny NP7 9EW – Along the beautiful Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal We’re excited (and just a little terrified!) to announce that the Grand Union Canal Race draw will take place at 11am on November 8th. Everyone is welcome to
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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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As many of you will already have seen in the Latest News section of Canalrace C.I.C. website, Keith is retiring as organiser (i.e. in his words, “the person that makes it happen”) of the canal races at the end of this season. I am delighted to announce that Keith’s appeal for someone to take over
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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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