9 Locks Challenge
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Event overview
The 9 Locks Challenge is a 10k canal-side event organised by OP Events. The course follows the canal from Stourbridge toward Brierley Hill / Merry Hill and includes the incline of the nine locks (timed bottom to top). The listed event dates include Sunday 30th November 2025 and Sunday 31st May 2026. The start location is the Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge (DY8 4LU) and the finish is at Brierley Hop House (DY5 1XD).
Entry is available via the organiser’s entry system. The listed standard entry fee for the running event is £27.00 plus a £1.25 booking fee. Entries for the 2025 winter event show an entry close date of 27th November 2025 at 12:00. Race numbers (bibs) are collected on the day. The locks section is timed from bottom to top. A water station is provided at the 5 km / halfway point.
Logistics and facilities
As part of the entry fee, coach transport is provided from the finish area to the start; the journey is described as about 10 minutes. The organiser plans to operate up to three coaches (53 seaters) that circle until all competitors are transported. Competitors are advised that parking at the Waterfront/Merry Hill is free (post code DY5 1XA) while parking near the Hop House may incur charges via the Good2Go system. Registration and toilets are available at the Bonded Warehouse; additional toilets are noted at the finish and Brierly Hop House. A bag drop is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.