9 Locks Challenge
Sunday 1st June 2025 &
Sunday 30th November 2025
Event Information
Click the links
2024 Race Booklet
Race Numbers, Start Times & Coach arrangements
Race Briefing (Youtube video)
Take on this canal side based 10k challenge which encompasses the incline of the 9 locks heading from Stourbridge to Brierley Hill.
Event Timetable*
*Subject to change
Start area (DY8 4LU)
08:00 Registration opens for toilets and bib collection - This will be at The Bonded Warehouse
09:30 Race Starts.
People will feed through the start area.
10:45 onwards - Last runners will start
Finish area (DY5 1XD)
08:00 Competitors will start arriving and parking (please see fee notices)
Toilets will be available in Weatherspoon's along with a breakfast if required. Portable toilets also available.
NB: Parking at the Hop House incurs charges.
Parking at the Waterfront Car park is FREE - Please use post code DY5 1XA
Subject to change the below will take place...
08:30 1st Coach will start loading and leave once full for the start area.
08:45 2nd Coach will start loading and leaves once full for the start area.
09:00 3rd Coach will load and leave once full.
Coaches will circle until all persons are transported.
IF you DO NOT require transport please make your way to the start area.
Logistics
As part of your entry fee we will provide transport via coach to the start area.
(10 minute journey).
We propose you park at the FINISH (Waterfront, Merry Hill) and get the coach to the start then run back to your vehicle (Finish area).
Parking is FREE at the Waterfront.
Toilets are available at the start.
Finish Area
Start Area
Car Parking At the start
Route Map
F.A.Q's
When will we get race information?
This will be send via email from 7 days prior to the event.
Is there a bag drop?
There is a bag drop should you require one.
What times does coach leave?
We have planned for the 1st coach to leave at 08:30, and the 2nd 08:45. A 3rd coach 9:00, these will then cycle around until everybody is transported to the start area.
How Long is the journey?
10 minutes, if that, dependant on the route the coach takes and the traffic.
How many coaches are there?
We are looking at 3 coaches, which will continuously circle until all competitors are collected. (53 seaters)
Is there an additional charge for the coach?
No, it is part of your race fee.
What time does the event start?
From 09:30 - but you can start at your leisure so please don't panic.
Are there toilets?
Yes, Please use limited toilets in the Bonded Warehouse.
Finish area, portable toilets.
Is Car parking free?
If you park in the larger car parking area on the Waterfront, there is free parking.
If you park near the Hop house, you will need to pay via an app/website www.good2go.com
What times does registration open?
8:00
Where is registration?
Registration will take place at the Bonded Warehouse.
Where's my bib?
Collection of the bibs are on the day.
Is there a water station?
Yes at the 5km / halfway point
Can I enter on the day?
There are very limited places and we are unable to guarantee a medal for you.