9 Locks Challenge
A challenging point-to-point 10K from Stourbridge to Brierley Hill, following canal paths and a nature reserve before the final climb through the nine Delph Locks.
| Date | Sunday 29th November, 2026 |
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| Distance | 10K |
| Terrain | Mixed Terrain |
| Course Profile | Hilly |
| Timing | Chip timed |
| Location | The Bonded Warehouse |
| Town/City | Stourbridge |
| Area | West Midlands |
| Start postcode | DY8 4LU |
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The 9 Locks Challenge is a point-to-point 10K organised by OP Events, following the historic canal network from Stourbridge to Brierley Hill.
Starting at the Bonded Warehouse, runners follow the Stourbridge Canal before heading through a local nature reserve and returning to the canal. The mixed-surface route combines gravel, potentially muddy paths and tarmac, with a generally inclined profile building towards the defining challenge near the finish: the climb through the nine Delph Locks.
The race uses seeded rolling starts and is chip timed, with the Delph Locks climb also timed separately. A water station is positioned around halfway and finishers receive a medal and goody bag. Free parking is available near the finish at the Waterfront, with coach transport provided to the start in Stourbridge.
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| Results | Status |
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| 2025 results | Verified |
| 2024 results | Verified |
| 2023 results | Verified |
| 2022 results | Verified |
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