Birmingham Canal Canter
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Event
The Birmingham Canal Canter takes place on 2 August 2026 at Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham B13 0TP. The event is organised by LDWA - Heart Of England. Entries open 31 October 2025 and close 24 July 2026. Minimum age is 18 or older. Entry fees are £20 for LDWA members and £25 for non-members. The entry list shows 7 participants so far.
Routes and course
The event offers three circular routes and will run anticlockwise. All routes are mainly off road and flat, with no stiles and very few road crossings.
- 18.5 miles - River and canal route
- 26.5 miles - Marathon route including the Soho Loop and Edgbaston Reservoir
- 30 miles - Maxi route, includes Spaghetti Junction
The courses use the Stratford Canal, Worcester - Birmingham Canal, New Main Line, Fazeley and Grand Union Canals, and the River Cole. The marathon and maxi include Edgbaston Reservoir and the Soho Loop. The marathon route includes tunnels under Curzon Street and Ashfield Road. The maxi visits Spaghetti Junction. Notable places passed include Bournville, Birmingham city centre, Gas Street Basin, Brindley Place, Soho Manufactory and Sarehole Mill.
Facilities and support
Checkpoints: 4 on the maxi, 3 on the canter, 2 on the mini; each checkpoint will include food and cold drinks. Cups will not be provided, so a personal mug or drinking vessel is required. The finish includes hot and cold drinks and a meal with vegetarian and vegan options. Showers and free on-site parking are available. All finishers receive a badge and a certificate. GPX route files and cake competition details will be sent before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
