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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

09/05/2008 - Urgent request for contact from Michael and Walter
Dick would like Michael Maire and Walter Eberhard to contact him as soon as possible. If any other competitor has contact details for either or both would they please contact Michael and Walter on my behalf and ask them to email me. 24/04/2008 - Problems Obtaining GEOprojects Maps
Neil Ratcliffe at the Canal Shop now has the GEOprojects maps 1 & 3 available. You can shop online from http://www.canalshop.co.uk/acatalog/maps.html 25/11/2007 - 2008 PROVISIONAL ENTRY LIST 3/5/8
UK:Athletics permit no. TRA 11/08 has been granted and British Waterways have "Agreed in Principle" to GUCR 2008 being held - the race is on. The main body of this news item contains the list of those currently accepted. Individuals on the list will be contacted when details of the Friday night gathering, accommodation and transport have been settled.

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