2025 - 9 Locks 10km Autumn Challenge
Sun, Nov 30, 2025
The Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge
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Come and take on this 10k canal side challenge encompassing the 9 locks heading from Stourbridge to Merry Hill. Breath in the fresh winter air as you race from lock to lock along this enchanting stretch of water. Don't miss out on the chance for a new PB on this flat 10k run!
9 Locks 10k Challenge
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Sun, Nov 30, 2025
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Stourbridge, United Kingdom
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Location
The Bonded Warehouse, 2 Canal St, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4LU, UK
Start times
9 Locks 10k Challenge: 9:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for 2025 - 9 Locks 10km Autumn Challenge
9 Locks 10k Challenge
10km
£23 - £30
9 Locks 10k Challenge
10km
£23 - £30
Route information
This fantastic 10k canal side challenge will take you through the series of locks between Stourbridge and Brierley Hill. Starting at The Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge, head along the canal front and into Buckpool Nature reserve, for that added uniqueness. This race will finish on the Waterfront at Merry Hill where a warm welcome awaits you.
From Amblecote, the route follows the Stourbridge Town Arm. At Ashwood Park Primary School, runners will turn onto Stourbridge Canal, continuing into Hawbush and passing The Wordsley School. After the School, the route turns into Buckpool Nature Reserve and loops round onto the Stourbridge Extension Canal, before coming back to meet the Town Canal.
The 4-mile mark sees the route cross Moor Street and pass Waterside Business Park and into Brierley Hill, bringing participants towards the final destination of Merry Hill.
What's included
- Chip-timed results
- Awesome 10k lock-to-lock route
- Free parking at race HQ
- Medal
- Goody bag
- A unique challenege
How to get there
The Bonded Warehouse, 2 Canal St, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4LU, UK
Get full directionsRegistration, Start & Finish Area
The registration point and start area are located at The Bonded Warehouse, DY8 4LU.
The finish area is at The Waterfront, Brierley Hill, DY5 1XD.
Parking
Please park at the Waterfront (Finish area) and the organiser will arrange transport to the start, leaving Circa 09:00.
There are approximately 60 spaces available at Race HQ. If you park near the Hop house, you will need to pay via an app/website www.good2go.com
Coach
There will be a free coach available for runners to use. The coach will leave from the finish area and take runners to the start line.
By Train
Stourbridge Town train station is a short 13 minute walk from the Race HQ at The Bonded Warehouse.
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
08:00 Parking opens
08:30 Registration opens at The Bonded Warehouse
08:30 1st coach leaves the finish area to take runners to the start
08:45 2nd Coach departs towards the Start line.
09:00 3rd coach leaves the finish line to take runners to the start
09:00 1st coach returns, load and leave once full.
This will cycle until all runners are picked up and transported to the start line.
09:30 Bag drop
09:15 Race brief starts (Also online via Youtube)
09:30 Rolling Race Starts
10:45 Last runner starts
Age Requirements
You must be 17 or older at the time of this event.
Ability Requirements
This relatively flat course is suitable for a range of ability and experience levels. Experienced runners can shoot for that PB, or alternatively, this race is suited to runners wanting to compete in their first 10k.
Water Station
There will be a water station located at the halfway point.
FAQs
When should I arrive to the 9 Locks Challenge?
It is recommended you arrive at least 45 minutes before the start of the race to allow time to register and warm up.
Are there age restrictions at the 9 Locks Challenge?
Yes, you must be at least 17 years old at the time of the event.
Where does the 9 Locks Challenge start?
The meeting point for the 9 Locks Challenge is at The Bonded Warehouse, Stourbridge. This is subject to change and you will be contacted in this instance.
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