The dates are set for the 2022 three race series “The Canalslam” totalling over 400 miles. Each race can be entered as a one-off, but competitors completing all three receive a special canalslam finishers\’ award and inclusion in the hall of fame. Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race (GUCR) 2022 Birmingham – London \”The Long
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5 June 2021 Entries for KACR 2021 have re-opened on SiEntries, both Supported (with own crew) and Unsupported (tended by organiser) places are available. 12 May 2021 Entries for LLCR 2021 have re-opened on SiEntries. Supported (with own crew) places only at this moment. However, if you like to be Unsupported (tended by organiser), instructions
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The dates are set for the 2021 three race series “The Canalslam” totalling over 400 miles. Each race can be entered as a one-off, but competitors completing all three receive a special award. Also see 2021 season entry notes here Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race (GUCR) 2021 Birmingham – London \”The Long Run\” Saturday
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14 May 2021 The Covid-19 Secure – Guidance, Policies and Procedures document for GUCR 2021 is now available here. 29 March 2021 The race permit for the GUCR starting 29 May, including Covid-19 risk assessment & plans have today been approved by the Trail Running Association; in accordance with the organised sport participation events guidance
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SiEntries is now accepting entries for the 2020 GUCR 145 Birmingham – London, KACR 145 London – Bristol and LLCR 130 Liverpool – Leeds. Supported (with own crew): £60, Unsupported (tended by organisers): £90. Includes booking fee. £2 levy if unattached. Please click the appropriate link below to enter. Follow the instructions there. Notes: 1.
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The 2019 August Bank Holiday was officially the hottest on record. Despite the extreme heat, Alex Whearity, the hot favourite for the Men’s Canalslam Title with two wins already in the bag, stuck to his “no-sitting” plan, to claim a new series record, as well as his third win. Not to be outdone on a
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Non-stop blistering heat was not enough to stop Alex Whearity claiming his third Canalrace win of the season in 22 hours and 55 minutes, taking the 2019 Canalslam title and setting the new accumulated time record. Louise Smart remained cool to win her first Canalrace C.I.C. event in 28 hours and 30 minutes. Congratulations to
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Starting at 06:00 on Saturday 24th August you can see details of Retirements and Finishers on our new Live Results section. Start List. Below also shows updates of all goings-on in the form of a race-log for the duration until the last canalrunner arrives in Leeds. [canalrace-event-log event_id=33 refresh=true]
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The dates are set for the 2020 GUCR 145 Birmingham – London (26th Edition), KACR 145 Bristol – London (4th Edition) and LLCR 130 Liverpool – Leeds (7th Edition) Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race Birmingham – London 0600 Saturday 23rd May 2020 (Spring bank holiday weekend) Pre-registration to enter the GUCR draw for places
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SiEntries is now accepting entries for the 2019 GUCR 145 Birmingham – London 25th Anniversary Edition, KACR 145 Bristol – London 3rd Edition and LLCR 130 Liverpool – Leeds 6th Edition. [Updated 27th September] KACR and LLCR entries will be immediate i.e. completed as soon as payment is made on SiEntries. GUCR pre-registrations will take
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