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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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17/06/2009 - Date For GUCR 2010
To save having many people ask, the second Bank Holiday weekend in May next year gives Saturday 29th as the date for the Start of GUCR 2010. While I'm here can I add a quick plug for the Compton Canter 10k. Sat 4th July 2pm. Click on blue for more info. 22/05/2009 - Provisional Result
Pat Robbins has smashed his own GUCR record, completing the 2009 event in 26hrs:24mins. 22/05/2009 - Updates during the race
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