Grand Canal Canter
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Grand Canal Canter
The Grand Canal Canter takes place along the Grand Western Canal in Tiverton, Mid Devon. Routes start at Tiverton Canal Basin and follow hard packed gravel canal paths to turn points before returning to the Tiverton finish. The course is largely flat.
Distances offered:
- Marathon; out and back twice from Tiverton Canal Basin.
- Half Marathon; out and back with turn at Sampford Peverel.
- 10k; out and back with turn at Tiverton Bridge Car Park.
Elevation is low: the Half Marathon has about 90 ft of ascent and the Marathon about 180 ft. The surface is hard packed gravel along canal towpaths.
The event is cupless. Runners must bring and carry a water bottle, cup, or running backpack. Water containers are provided to top up or fill a cup at approximately every three miles; no disposable cups are supplied.
All finishers receive a bespoke Grand Canal Canter medal.
Entry prices vary by distance and affiliation status:
- Half Marathon Affiliated £35, Unaffiliated £37.
- Marathon Affiliated £42, Unaffiliated £44.
- 10k Affiliated £23, Unaffiliated £25.
Age restrictions: entrants must be over 18 for the Half Marathon and Marathon; the 10k is open to those aged 16 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
