• Chip Timed
• Traffic Free
• Excellent scenery
• Goody Bag
• Medals
• Point to Point Event
• Lots of public transport available

Undulating, dependant on the weather, its along the canal path so is narrow in points and could be muddy if it rains

The route is largely flat with locks and bridges as the only inclines, the route includes the famous 'Coseley Tunnel' a 360 metre tunnel, a memorable feature of the scenic course. The route features floating drink stations (canal barges) every 3 miles offering runners water and electrolyte.

Male - Set in 2016, with a time of 1:10:26

Female - Set in 2016, with a time of 1:23:02

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*Please note is is not essential to run this fast, but for those who like that competitive edge, here's an added incentive.

The route is a public right of way and therefore open to other users, please be courteous and considerate to anyone you encounter. The towpath is quite narrow in places so please run in single file away from the canal, if you need to overtake simply shout a friendly warning and overtake on canal side, if someone asks to pass you please move away from the canal to allow them to overtake. Please remember that the runner you are passing will be focused on their own race so you may need to call a few times, it is up to you to choose appropriate passing places.

The course will have marshals at approx. every mile, clear directional signs and mile markers.

Please take care of running near the canal – it is likely possible to stand up in if you do fall in, make your way to a low point that is then easier to climb out from!

Just after 4 miles you will meet the Coseley Tunnel, it is 329m long and it does get quite dark...The ground is uneven but there is a handrail throughout to use. We light the tunnel as best we can but given its nature and location it does present a logistical challenge. If you are at all worried please bring along a hand or head torch, remember it will also be a lot lighter if you lift your shades up! Please do not try to overtake in the tunnel

Drinks stations will be at located at around 3 mile intervals at 3, 6, 9 and 12 miles. Each drink station will offer water and electrolyte in cups. Littering will not be tolerated – runners must dispose of waste in the bins provided or leave it with a marshal.

• Please do not litter the course!