Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
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From Purple Patch Running
Sunday 10th April 2022
Past event
10:00
Uxbridge
£35.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Grand Union Canal Half Marathon, organized by Purple Patch Running, taking place on Sunday, April 10, 2022. This unique race offers participants a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of London road races and immerse themselves in the beautiful, serene surroundings of the Grand Union Canal. Starting from Uxbridge, just a short distance from the Piccadilly and Metropolitan Line stations, this point-to-point race takes you along a historic waterside route all the way to Watford.
Runners will traverse a scenic 13.1-mile path, passing picturesque houseboats, charming pubs, and elegant country manors, all while being just 30 minutes from central London. Designed for trail running enthusiasts, this event takes place twice a year, during the peak months of April and November, allowing participants to experience the stunning natural landscape in different seasons. With a limited number of runners and a waved start, there’s ample room to enjoy the trails without feeling crowded. Plus, a convenient pre-race coach transfer is available for those who wish to park at the finish line in Cassiobury Park, Watford, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable race day experience. Don’t miss out on this remarkable opportunity
Runners will traverse a scenic 13.1-mile path, passing picturesque houseboats, charming pubs, and elegant country manors, all while being just 30 minutes from central London. Designed for trail running enthusiasts, this event takes place twice a year, during the peak months of April and November, allowing participants to experience the stunning natural landscape in different seasons. With a limited number of runners and a waved start, there’s ample room to enjoy the trails without feeling crowded. Plus, a convenient pre-race coach transfer is available for those who wish to park at the finish line in Cassiobury Park, Watford, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable race day experience. Don’t miss out on this remarkable opportunity
Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
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The Route is fairly flat, primarily on the canal tow path with some grass and park footpaths.
All finishers will receive a Medal on completing the event and, subject to a competitive field of participants, Prizes will be awarded to the top three places overall, and the top place in each of the veteran categories (V40/V50/V60/V70) for both females and males. Winners will be notified via email by the end of the following week.
These events are not suitable for Buggies, Pushchairs, Strollers or similar due to the nature of the terrain.
As part of our ongoing COVID response, to ensure the opportunities for social distancing are maximised throughout our events, Spectators are discouraged at this event.
Participants must not be accompanied by a personally owned or controlled Dog during the event. Entries may be accepted from participants with medical assistance dogs, subject to them being correctly registered and identifiable as such, and subject to prior approval by the Event Director.
This event is not suitable for Wheelchair Users due to the nature of the terrain.
Noise-cancelling Earphones/Headphones are prohibited and whilst we discourage the use of other earphones/headphones at this event for those competing in running events, participants choosing to use them should ensure they are set to a low enough volume that instructions from marshals and/or other event officials can be clearly understood. We reserve the right to disqualify participants who cannot hear instructions as a result of their use.
Since this event takes place at a venue open to the public, participants should remain vigilant of each other, spectators, marshals, cyclists, dogs and other users of public footpaths and rights of way at all times.
Whilst there is no strict Time-Limit for this event, in order that we adhere to the restrictions imposed by the hire agreement, it may be necessary for us to begin deconstruction of the course and/or start/finish area at approximately 14:30 to facilitate our departure from the premises by the agreed time. Participants will need to be able to complete their event by this time.
As part of our ongoing COVID response, to ensure the opportunities for social distancing are maximised throughout our events, Spectators are discouraged at this event.
Participants must not be accompanied by a personally owned or controlled Dog during the event. Entries may be accepted from participants with medical assistance dogs, subject to them being correctly registered and identifiable as such, and subject to prior approval by the Event Director.
This event is not suitable for Wheelchair Users due to the nature of the terrain.
Noise-cancelling Earphones/Headphones are prohibited and whilst we discourage the use of other earphones/headphones at this event for those competing in running events, participants choosing to use them should ensure they are set to a low enough volume that instructions from marshals and/or other event officials can be clearly understood. We reserve the right to disqualify participants who cannot hear instructions as a result of their use.
Since this event takes place at a venue open to the public, participants should remain vigilant of each other, spectators, marshals, cyclists, dogs and other users of public footpaths and rights of way at all times.
Whilst there is no strict Time-Limit for this event, in order that we adhere to the restrictions imposed by the hire agreement, it may be necessary for us to begin deconstruction of the course and/or start/finish area at approximately 14:30 to facilitate our departure from the premises by the agreed time. Participants will need to be able to complete their event by this time.
Enquiries: 7:00.
Start Times: Between 8:00 - 11:00.
Allocated with respect to distance and/or estimated finish time (prioritising longer distances/quicker times) and communicated prior to the event by email and/or SMS, these times may be subject to change.
Finish: 14:30.
Start Times: Between 8:00 - 11:00.
Allocated with respect to distance and/or estimated finish time (prioritising longer distances/quicker times) and communicated prior to the event by email and/or SMS, these times may be subject to change.
Finish: 14:30.
Photography will be provided at this event, a link to which will be communicated to all pre-registered participants within 24 hours of the event.
Suitable Medical Cover will be provided at the event in case of a medical emergency. Participants must provide, during registration, details of any pre-existing medical conditions, disabilities, medication or allergies that may be relevant in the administration of any medical assistance. Participants should also provide the same information on the reverse of their bib number (where applicable) prior to starting the event, marking a large, red X (or other contrasting colour, using the pens provided) to the front of their number to alert the medical provider to any such information.
Bag Drop will be available. Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, you can leave essential belongings with us while you run using the tear-off baggage strip on your bib number. You can then present your bib number after the event to retrieve your item(s). All items left prior to the event will be transported for later collection at the finish.
Water Stations will be available on this course.
Portable Toilets and sanitisation stations will be available around the Start/Finish area for use throughout the event. Toilets will not be available on the route.
Refreshments are expected be available throughout the event at the park café.
There are no dedicated Changing Rooms/Showers at this event.
Lost Property from an event will be kept for one month. If unclaimed, or ownership cannot be determined, lost property items will be donated to charity.
Suitable Medical Cover will be provided at the event in case of a medical emergency. Participants must provide, during registration, details of any pre-existing medical conditions, disabilities, medication or allergies that may be relevant in the administration of any medical assistance. Participants should also provide the same information on the reverse of their bib number (where applicable) prior to starting the event, marking a large, red X (or other contrasting colour, using the pens provided) to the front of their number to alert the medical provider to any such information.
Bag Drop will be available. Whilst we recommend bringing as little as possible, you can leave essential belongings with us while you run using the tear-off baggage strip on your bib number. You can then present your bib number after the event to retrieve your item(s). All items left prior to the event will be transported for later collection at the finish.
Water Stations will be available on this course.
Portable Toilets and sanitisation stations will be available around the Start/Finish area for use throughout the event. Toilets will not be available on the route.
Refreshments are expected be available throughout the event at the park café.
There are no dedicated Changing Rooms/Showers at this event.
Lost Property from an event will be kept for one month. If unclaimed, or ownership cannot be determined, lost property items will be donated to charity.
Organiser's description
Get away from the road races of London and enjoy the clean air and scenic surroundings of the Grand Union Canal.
The classic point-to-point race begins in Uxbridge (a short hop down from the Piccadilly and Metropolitan Line station) and follows the iconic, historical waterside all the way up to Watford (for Metropolitan, Overground and National Rail services).
This race is offered twice per year, in the peak trail-running months of April and November, to make the best of the changing natural landscape. You’ll pass by houseboats, pubs and country manors to inspire future trips and nature reserves that’ll make you wonder how you’re only 30 minutes from central London.
With a strict runner limit and a waved start - to ensure plenty of room on the narrower sections of towpath - you’ll have room to enjoy the adventure of the trails whilst amongst great company at all paces.
A pre-race coach transfer is available from the finish (Cassiobury Park, Watford) to the start (Cowley Recreation Ground, Uxbridge) for anyone looking to park their car at the finish before they run and collect it later after completing the event.
Further information with respect to the logistics and times of these transfers will be communicated to those who pre-register closer to the event but places must be pre-booked, on the day requests will not be available. There are no transport options provided after the event.
Entry on the Day will not be available at this event.
The classic point-to-point race begins in Uxbridge (a short hop down from the Piccadilly and Metropolitan Line station) and follows the iconic, historical waterside all the way up to Watford (for Metropolitan, Overground and National Rail services).
This race is offered twice per year, in the peak trail-running months of April and November, to make the best of the changing natural landscape. You’ll pass by houseboats, pubs and country manors to inspire future trips and nature reserves that’ll make you wonder how you’re only 30 minutes from central London.
With a strict runner limit and a waved start - to ensure plenty of room on the narrower sections of towpath - you’ll have room to enjoy the adventure of the trails whilst amongst great company at all paces.
A pre-race coach transfer is available from the finish (Cassiobury Park, Watford) to the start (Cowley Recreation Ground, Uxbridge) for anyone looking to park their car at the finish before they run and collect it later after completing the event.
Further information with respect to the logistics and times of these transfers will be communicated to those who pre-register closer to the event but places must be pre-booked, on the day requests will not be available. There are no transport options provided after the event.
Entry on the Day will not be available at this event.
Location
Cowley Recreation Ground, High Street, Cowley, UXBRIDGE. UB8 2DZ
47 Bullrush Grove, Cowley, Uxbridge UB8 2JW, UK
Grand Union Canal Half Marathon
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