Birmingham Canal Canter

Birmingham Canal Canter

Organised by LDWA - Heart Of England, the Birmingham Canal Canter is a circular canal and river event starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham B13 0TP. Routes are largely off road and are described as flat and fast with no stiles.

There are three route options:

• Mini Canter - 18.5 miles - River and canal route
• Canter Marathon - 26.5 miles - includes Edgbaston Reservoir and the Soho loop
• Maxi Canter - 30 miles - includes the route to Spaghetti Junction

The courses follow sections of the Stratford Canal, Worcester - Birmingham Canal, New Main Line, Fazeley and Grand Union Canals, and the River Cole. The marathon route includes tunnels under Curzon Street and Ashfield Road. Notable sights along the routes include Kings Norton Guillotine Lock, Bournville, Birmingham University, Birmingham city centre and Gas Street Basin, Edgbaston Reservoir, Soho Manufactory and Sarehole Mill.

There are checkpoints with food and cold drinks: four on the maxi, three on the marathon and two on the mini. Participants must bring a mug or drinking vessel because cups are not provided. A hot and cold meal, including vegetarian and vegan options, will be available at the finish. Showers and plentiful free parking are provided at the finish. All finishers receive a badge and a certificate. GPX route files and cake competition details will be sent out before the event.

Minimum age is 18. Entry fees differ for LDWA members and non members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.