Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race
- Grand Union Canal 145 mile Race
The Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is an ultramarathon 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 a time limit of 45 hours. Resting for more than 40 minutes at a time is not permitted. [GUCR. (2008). The fourteenth Grand Union Canal 145 mile race. [http://www.gucr.co.uk/entries.asp Entries: Rules] . Retrieved 2008-08-07] The maximum number of competitors is 80 and is very quickly reached.
Race record is held by Pat Robbins who completed the course in 27h 01min on Sunday 25th May 2008.
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External links
* [http://www.gucr.co.uk Official web site]
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