2026 - 9 Locks Winter 10km Challenge
From OP Events
- Date Sun 29th November 2026
- Time 10:00
- Location Stourbridge, West Midlands
- Price £30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the 2026 - 9 Locks Winter 10km Challenge, organized by OP Events! This highly anticipated event will take place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in the picturesque Stourbridge, West Midlands. Runners will embark on a thrilling point-to-point journey along the scenic Stourbridge canal, starting at the historic Bonded Warehouse.
Participants will enjoy a diverse mix of terrains, including gravel, mud, and tarmac, as they navigate through a beautiful nature reserve before tackling the dynamic 9 locks climb that adds an exhilarating challenge to the race. The finish line is located at the Brierley Hop House, conveniently near the Merry Hill shopping centre. With free car parking available at the finish area and a complimentary coach transfer to the start, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants will enjoy a diverse mix of terrains, including gravel, mud, and tarmac, as they navigate through a beautiful nature reserve before tackling the dynamic 9 locks climb that adds an exhilarating challenge to the race. The finish line is located at the Brierley Hop House, conveniently near the Merry Hill shopping centre. With free car parking available at the finish area and a complimentary coach transfer to the start, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for runners of all levels. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
2026 - 9 Locks Winter 10km Challenge
Sun 29th November 2026
Organiser's Description
The 9 Locks Challenge is a 10k point to point event along the Stourbridge canal.
It starts at the Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge.
In the mid section of the event encompasses the Nature reserve (wooded section) before the 9 locks climb, which provides the challenge of the event.
Finishes at the Brierley Hop House, Waterfront, near the Merry Hill shopping centre.
Free, car parking (at the finish area) with free coach transfer (10 - 15 min) to the start.
Mixture of terrains, including gravel, mud, tarmac.
It starts at the Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge.
In the mid section of the event encompasses the Nature reserve (wooded section) before the 9 locks climb, which provides the challenge of the event.
Finishes at the Brierley Hop House, Waterfront, near the Merry Hill shopping centre.
Free, car parking (at the finish area) with free coach transfer (10 - 15 min) to the start.
Mixture of terrains, including gravel, mud, tarmac.
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9 Locks Challenge
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9 reviews
Alessandro
·10 months ago
Very well organised really nice view,the last part was tricky but really enjoyable the day was perfect.
What a fantastic event! Really well organised considering the logistics involved. Transport to the start line was seamless, registration was so fast and the course was great. Something different to your usual events. None of the crowding (due to the staggered start times) and less pressure as everyone starts seperatly.
The course is challenging, not gonna lie, I really underestimated the inclines. But, being a slow runner myself I still managed it with next to no hill training. Really really worth doing this one!
Oh, and the goodie bag at the end was hands down the best I have ever received! Lots of really great energy snacks and even a hat!
Sharon
·a year ago
I won't lie, it was hard!!!
However, it was lots of fun, the marshals were excellent and kept us motivated. The whole thing was brilliantly organised, and fun.
The medal is absolutely awesome.
Overall, a brilliant day that I will do again.
My first running event on my own! - this was my first ever running event. I’m a 30 year old female. I arrived and parked using the postcode provided and jumped onto my allocated bus. I sat next to a lady who was also on her own so we spent the journey talking about all things running! We started out together which was nice and met back up at the end. The run itself is fantastically organised everything ran so smoothly with clear directions. The team were fantastic honestly their cheers and clapping along the course was very much appreciated. I felt apart of something special. I’m so glad this event was my first as it’s honestly made me want to book so many more events. It’s given me the confidence boost I needed. I can’t thank you all enough! The medal and goodie bag was beautiful, thank you.
Panagiotis
·a year ago
Starting from the end, the medal is a piece of art, well done to everyone worked for that. The finish line finds the majority of the runners exhausted by the uphill challenge. Scenic views through the canals and excellent implementation of the staggered start.
A great run overall 👌
A great race. Beautiful and interesting route with the uphill challenge of the locks. Very well organised and the best goody bag at the end! Free parking at the finish with a free bus taking you to the start. Beware, there can be quite a bit of hanging about - either for the bus - or at the staggered start so do come with some suitable disposable clothing that can be dropped (for charity collection) right at the start. Highly recommended as a different, fun and from the results I’ve seen, fast 10k.
Location
Stourbridge, England, United Kingdom
2026 - 9 Locks Winter 10km Challenge
