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 1, Short Course:
Based off the new(ish) emerging short course racing internationally, the race will involve 3x laps of a 1.1km course with 2x 100m portages. It should be an exciting watch for spectators and a great way for competitors to warm up for the racing across the weekend. If there's enough entries, races will be divided into further start groups rather than what is stated below. This will be advised closer to the event date along with course maps.
If you've never heard of short course marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK-zqwlhASk&t=58s
Details:
Registration: 5:30pm - 6pm
Briefing: 6:10pm
Race times:
- Juniors 6:30pm
- Open & Masters 7pm
Entry fees:
$10 per race (Arawa Club Members)
$15 per race (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.
Prizegiving will be held at the conclusion of racing with medals up for grabs for category winners
Categories:
Male/Female/Multisport 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 there's enough interest, a K2/Doubles short course race can also be added to the schedule, get in touch and let me know.