Birmingham Canal Canter

Birmingham, United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2025

The Birmingham Canal Canter is a scenic running and walking event held in Birmingham, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club. Participants can choose from three circular routes: the Mini Canter (18.5 miles), the Canter (25.8 miles), and the Canter Marathon (26.2 miles). The course is 98% off-road, flat, and fast, featuring Birmingham’s extensive canal network and parts of the River Cole Valley Way.

Highlights include passing Spaghetti Junction, Soho Loop, Sarehole Mill, and Bournville Village. The event offers minimal road crossings, several checkpoints with refreshments, and a meal at the finish. Showers and free parking are available, making it a well-supported and enjoyable endurance challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Canter Plus
25 mi
Canter
18 mi
Mini Canter
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