Grand Union Canal Race

Please give priority/consideration to other canal users (the canal is open as usual). The start is one mile from Television Centre, White City Place and White City tube station or approximately 20 minutes on foot. From Television Centre, White City Place or White City tube station – head north on Wood Lane, continuing on as it becomes Scrubs Lane, and on the bridge which crosses the canal head down the stairs to the meeting point. The start (and finish) is on the Grand Union Canal: use NW10 6QE to find by postcode or https://w3w.co/farmer.audit.choice for the exact location. Runners collect their numbers from the registration desk by the start, pins will be provided. We would like to start at the scheduled start time of 6.30pm so please allow some time to collect your number and get yourself ready. The run goes west towards Harlesden along the towpath. The course is flat, and covers exactly 5 miles, 2 and half miles each way. The halfway turning point will be marshalled and marked. There will be mile markers throughout the route. Bags can be left at the start where there will be someone throughout the race, though we do stress this is at your own risk and advise you not to bring valuables if you can avoid it. There are no changing facilities on the canal, nearest changing facilities/showers for BBC staff are back at Television Centre and White City Place. After the run, around 20:00, we’ll head to the pub (The Pavilion, W12 0HQ) for a drink or two. Hope to see you at the run, the pub or both!