Birmingham Canal Canter

Event

The Birmingham Canal Canter is scheduled for 2 August 2026 at Moseley Rugby Club, Billesley Common, Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham B13 0TP (grid ref SP088812). Entries open 31 October 2025 and close 24 July 2026. The event is open to participants aged 18 or older. Entry fees are £20 for LDWA members and £25 for non-members. At the time of this listing there are 21 participants registered.

Course and facilities

Distances offered:

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

Routes are circular and run mostly off road (noted as 98% off road). They follow parts 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; the maxi route visits Spaghetti Junction. The Mini route omits the reservoir and Soho loop but includes Sarehole Mill, the city centre, Bournville and Kings Norton.

There are checkpoints on each route (4 on the maxi, 3 on the Canter, 2 on the Mini) offering food and cold drinks; participants must bring a mug or drinking vessel. The finish provides hot and cold drinks, a meal with vegetarian and vegan options, showers and free parking. Finishers receive a badge and a certificate. Routes and GPX files will be distributed before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.