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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.

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10/01/2010 - Training run anyone?
Of course most good canalrunners will be finalising their training at the Compton Forty on Easter Saturday (www.comptonharriers.org.uk) but if you fancy a warmer climate, Howard White has this for you:- http://sites.google.com/site/mylifeasarunner/wadi-digla-50k-2010 06/11/2009 - PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST 2010
Thanks to Lucy, Hannah and Tom for shuffling the forms and to Martin for drawing those forms from the hat, the following entrants have been accepted for GUCR 2010. NB.The event is still subject to permision being granted by British Waterways. 02/11/2009 - GUCR 2010 ENTRIES CLOSED
Sorry, but the 2010 canal race is sold out. No further applications can be accepted. The full entry list will be shown here on or by 9th November.

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