Birmingham Canal Canter

Birmingham Canal Canter

The Birmingham Canal Canter is a circular walking and running event that explores Birmingham's canal network and parts of the River Cole Valley Way. The course is run anticlockwise for this edition, is 98% off road, largely flat and has no stiles. The event is organised by LDWA Heart Of England and has a minimum age of 18.

Distances:

• 18.5 miles River and canal route
• 26.5 miles Marathon route including Edgbaston Reservoir and the Soho Loop
• 30 miles Maxi route with an extended visit to Spaghetti Junction

All routes start and finish at Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham B13 0TP. Routes follow the Stratford Canal, the Worcester - Birmingham Canal, the New Main Line, the Fazeley and Grand Union Canals and the River Cole. The marathon route omits the visit to Spaghetti Junction but includes tunnels under Curzon Street and Ashfield Road. The maxi route includes Spaghetti Junction.

Checkpoints provide food and cold drinks; there are four on the maxi, three on the marathon and two on the mini. Cups will not be provided so participants must bring a mug or drinking vessel. The finish offers hot and cold drinks and a meal with vegetarian and vegan options. Showers and free parking are available. Finishers receive a badge and a certificate. Route descriptions and GPX files will be sent shortly before the event. An annual cake competition will have details issued in July 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.