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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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16/05/2012 - Race Numbers and Maps Issued
Race numbers were posted to all entrants two weeks ago. If you have not received your number, and the documents sent with it, please contact Dick as soon as possible. If you have received the information, but have not responded, please do so now. 24/04/2012 - Revised Entry List
Click blue heading to view. Note that numbers may change. 21/04/2012 - The best GUCR news ever.
Steve Phillips, who collapsed during GUCR 2009 and was diagnosed to have four tumours that could have caused his sudden death had they remained undetected, is now well enough to be running again. Despite prolonged intensive therapy and suffering many setbacks, including a major stroke, Steve will be running the Manchester Marathon at the end of April as a prelude to an incredible Coast to Coast attempt in June.

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