Grand Canal Canter
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About the race
The Grand Canal Canter is a twice-yearly set of road‑running style events in Mid Devon held along the Grand Western Canal Path from Tiverton Canal Basin. The event offers multiple distances on flat, hard packed gravel canal paths with low total ascent.
Distances include:
- Marathon
- 20 Miler (March only)
- Half Marathon
- 10k
Route notes differ by date. In March the 10k turns at Tiverton Bridge Car Park, the Half Marathon turns at Sampford Peverel, and the 20 Miler and Marathon have turning points near Burlescombe; the Marathon is completed by combining an out-and-back 20 mile section with a 6.2 mile out-and-back. In October the 10k turns at Tiverton Bridge Car Park, the Half Marathon and Marathon turn at Sampford Peverel, and the Marathon is completed by repeating an out-and-back section.
Approximate ascent values are given: about 90 ft for the Half Marathon, about 180 ft for the Marathon, and about 150 ft for the 20 Miler. All finishers receive a bespoke Grand Canal Canter medal. From March 2027 an optional event T-shirt is available for £15 at checkout. The event is cupless: runners must carry a bottle, cup, or running backpack; water containers are provided to top up approximately every 3 miles. Age limits apply: over 18 for most races, over 16 for the 10k. Entry fees vary by event and affiliation status. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
