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Welcome to the official website of Britain's longest, toughest, non-stop running race. The Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is run from the centre of Birmingham to the centre of London along the Grand Union Canal. Competitors are required to complete the 145 mile distance within the time limit of 45 hours.

This website should provide you with all the information you require on the race including entry details, results, route details, stories and advice from previous competitors, photos and much more.

Latest News

19/06/2008 - Invitation to Compton Canter
All Canalrunners, past and present, will be welcome Compton Canter on July 5th. Details can be found at http://www.comptonharriers.org.uk/ (click on the canter button in the menu). The race is held in conjunction with our village fete and vehicle show, so there is plenty for the family to do while you're running. Perhaps we can have a bit of a GUCR get-together and chat over some photos and a beer or two afterwards. 25/05/2008 - NEW RECORD!
Pat Robbins (Zoom Tri Club) has set a new GUCR record at 27:01. 24/05/2008 - 29 GUCR08 Finishers
29 out of the 75 runners who started at Gas Street on Saturday morning have made it to the Finish at Little Venice.

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