Birmingham Canal Canter

About the Event

Discover the fascinating industrial heritage and vibrant urban greenways of England's second city at the Birmingham Canal Canter, a unique walking and running event set for Sunday, 2 August 2026. Organised by the LDWA's Heart of England group, this popular event offers three flat, accessible distances (18.5, 26.5, and 30 miles) that follow the city's extensive network of canals and rivers, passing iconic landmarks from Cadbury's Bournville and Gas Street Basin to Tolkien's inspirational Sarehole Mill. With staggered starts from Moseley Rugby Club, it's a perfect challenge for walkers and runners alike, featuring well-stocked checkpoints, a hot meal at the finish, and a celebration of the region's 30-year LDWA history with a special "Maxi Canter" route. All finishers receive a commemorative badge and certificate after a day exploring Birmingham's ever-changing landscape from tranquil waterways to modern developments. Entries open on 31 October 2025 for a wonderfully sociable and scenic urban adventure.

Races Offered

18 miles

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 29K

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26 miles

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 41.8K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Birmingham.

thermostat Temperature

12.7° / 20.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.5° / 18.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 41m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

14.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:51

nightlight Sunset

20:29

About Birmingham

Learn more about the host city, Birmingham.

Birmingham, in the West Midlands, is Britain's second-largest city. Known in the Victorian era as the "City of a Thousand Trades" and the "Workshop of the World", Brum, as locals call the city, is enjoying a 21st-century resurgence as a great shopping and cultural destination.