2026 - 9 Locks Summer 10km Challenge
From OP Events
- Date Sun 31st May 2026
- Location Stourbridge, West Midlands
- Price £30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2026 - 9 Locks Summer 10km Challenge, organized by OP Events! This exciting race will take place on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the picturesque Stourbridge, West Midlands. Participants will embark on a thrilling 10km journey that begins at the historic Bonded Warehouse and winds along the beautiful Stourbridge canal. Runners will enjoy a scenic route that showcases the local nature reserve, before tackling the iconic final climb of the 9 locks that gives the event its name.
This point-to-point challenge is not to be underestimated, featuring a mixture of terrains including gravel, mud (weather dependent), and tarmac. With free parking available at the finish line near the Brierley Hop House, as well as a convenient free coach transfer to the start, this event promises a fantastic day for runners and spectators alike. Join us for a memorable day of camaraderie, nature, and fitness at the 9 Locks Summer 10km Challenge!
This point-to-point challenge is not to be underestimated, featuring a mixture of terrains including gravel, mud (weather dependent), and tarmac. With free parking available at the finish line near the Brierley Hop House, as well as a convenient free coach transfer to the start, this event promises a fantastic day for runners and spectators alike. Join us for a memorable day of camaraderie, nature, and fitness at the 9 Locks Summer 10km Challenge!
2026 - 9 Locks Summer 10km Challenge
Sun 31st May 2026
Organiser's Description
The 9 Locks Challenge is an inclined, point to point 10km and something not to be underestimated.
It starts at the Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge, using seeded times.
The route travelling along the Stourbridge canal, before venturing left to showcase the local nature reserve, before returning back into the canal path heading towards the final, iconic climb of that encompasses the 9 locks, which provides the challenge name of the event.
Finishes at the Brierley Hop House, Waterfront, near the Merry Hill shopping centre.
Free, free parking (at the finish area) with free coach transfer (10 - 15 min) to the start.
Mixture of terrains, including gravel, mud (weather dependant) and tarmac.
It starts at the Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge, using seeded times.
The route travelling along the Stourbridge canal, before venturing left to showcase the local nature reserve, before returning back into the canal path heading towards the final, iconic climb of that encompasses the 9 locks, which provides the challenge name of the event.
Finishes at the Brierley Hop House, Waterfront, near the Merry Hill shopping centre.
Free, free parking (at the finish area) with free coach transfer (10 - 15 min) to the start.
Mixture of terrains, including gravel, mud (weather dependant) and tarmac.
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9 Locks Challenge - Summer
£30.00
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8 reviews
Alessandro
·5 days 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
·6 months 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
·6 months 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 Summer 10km Challenge
