9 Locks Challenge

NOV

28

2027

A 10 km winter race from Stourbridge to Brierley Hill along the canal, featuring the nine Delph Locks, chip timing, seeded starts, goody bags and race prizes.

Sun 28 Nov 2027

Stourbridge, West Midlands (England)

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10 kilometers

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9 Locks 10k Winter Challenge

The 9 Locks 10k Winter Challenge is scheduled for Sunday 28 November 2027 and is organised by OP Events. The course is a continual inclined, point to point 10 km run from Stourbridge to Brierley Hill, following canal side paths with a hint of trail and passing the nine Delph Locks near the end of the route.

The event uses seeded start times and is chip timed, with a King of the Hill element included in the timing. Participants receive a goody bag and a medal, and there are prizes awarded. The event notes free parking and a coach transfer for participants. The atmosphere is described as supportive and festival like.

Available entries shown by the organiser include a Social option and the main 10 km race. Entry fees and closing dates listed by the organiser are: the Social option at no charge with entry closing 28 November 2027 at 10:00, and the 10 km race priced at £30.00 plus a £1.50 fee with entry closing 25 November 2027 at 12:00. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.