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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16 September 2025 🚨 One Year. Two Races. One Award. Introducing the Gongoozler 🚨 Complete GUCR 145 and LLCR 130 in 2026 to earn this one-time-only honour. In 2026, we’re launching something new (and just a little bit daft): The Gongoozler Award — a limited-edition memento for anyone who completes both the Grand Union Canal
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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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Starting 06:00 Saturday 24th 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 event_id=50 refresh=true]
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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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Chris Kelly wins in 24 hours 2 minutes, Melissa Venables is first lady in 34 hours 11 minutes and becomes the first to win in both directions. Official results can be found here and the updated Hall of Fame here. 103 Starters. 48 Finishers. Unfortunately, the following had to cut short their journey: [canalrace-retirements event_id=47]
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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 event_id=47 refresh=true]
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