Grand Canal Canter
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Grand Canal Canter
The Grand Canal Canter is held twice each year, with spring and autumn editions on the Grand Western Canal Path in Mid Devon. The routes are 100% on canal towpaths starting at Tiverton Canal Basin and use hard packed gravel underfoot.
Distances offered:
- Marathon
- 20 Miler (March only)
- Half Marathon
- 10k
Route notes describe flat profiles with approximately 90 ft of ascent in the Half Marathon, about 180 ft in the Marathon, and about 150 ft in the 20 Miler. Detailed turning points are given: the 10k turns at Tiverton Bridge Car Park; the Half Marathon turns at Sampford Peverel; the 20 Miler and Marathon have specified turn locations near Burlescombe or Sampford Peverel depending on the event date. Marathon formats differ by date: in March the Marathon comprises a 20 mile out-and-back plus a 6.2 mile out-and-back; in October the Marathon is a second out-and-back.
The event is cupless, so runners must carry a bottle, cup, or running backpack. Water refill containers are placed at intervals of about every 3 miles. All finishers receive a bespoke Grand Canal Canter medal. From March 2027 an optional event T-shirt is available for purchase at £15.
Entry pricing is listed with affiliated and unaffiliated rates for each distance. Minimum ages apply: over 18 for most events and over 16 for the 10k. Provisional time cutoffs are published for some distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
