With interest in Marathon paddling growing again nationally, and Arawa holding a membership base of some of the best marathon paddlers in the country, it was about time some more marathon events popped up on the calendar!
Introducing the Arawa Marathon Weekend!
- Friday 12th January, Short Course - K1/Multisport
- Saturday 13th January, Long Course - K1/Multisport
- Sunday 14th January, Long Course - K2/Doubles
While this was intended to be a tester for a push at holding Marathon Nationals in Christchurch during May 2024, Jordan is moving to Australia after this event and won't be able to organise Nationals. With the foundation set (assuming this is a success), hopefully someone will step up and organise a follow on event.
Day 3, Long Course, K2/Doubles:
We've had the sprint, we've had the individuals show how their training is going, now its time for the team boats. The course involves a 4km main lap including a 100m portage, and a 700m short lap. The distances each age group will do is covered below. Portages are optional for multisport doubles however to be eligible for place prizes you must complete them. Specific course details will be sent out just before the event.
Details:
Registration: 9am - 9:30am
Briefing: 9:40am
Race times:
Prizegiving will be held at the conclusion of racing with medals up for grabs for category winners
Entry fees:
- $20 (Arawa Club Members)
- $25 (Non-club members)
Payment details will be provided in an entry confirmation email. Entry covers use of club facilities (toilets/showers) for non-club members. All proceeds from the event will go towards the Junior Development Fund supporting Arawa Canoe Club Juniors.
Categories:
Male/Female/Multisport Double in the below age groups:
- 12&u
- 14&u
- 16&u
- 18&u
- 20&u
- Open
- 35-44
- 45-54
- 55-64
- 65-74
- 75+
If the boat has mixed age groups, then the following should be followed:
- 16 year old & 18 year old = 18&U
- 47 year old & 36 year old = 35-44
Distances:
- 4.7km (1x lap + 1x short, 1x portage) - 12&U Male/Female
- 8.7km (2x lap + 1x short, 2x portage) - 14&U Male/Female, 75+ Male/Female
- 12.7km (3x lap + 1x short, 3x portage) - 16&U Male/Female, 55-64 Female, 65-74 Male/Female
- 16.7km (4x lap + 1x short, 4x portage) - 18&U Male/Female, 20&U Female, 35-44 Female, 45-54 Female, 55-64 Male
- 20.7km (5x lap + 1x short, 5x portage) - 20&U Male, Open Female, 35-44 Male, 45-54 Male
- 24.7km (6x lap + 1x short, 6x portage) - Open Male