THE SURGE
Get ready for The Surge – racing recharged.
Foremark Reservoir, Derby, UK
The Surge is a 4-hour lap-based SUP endurance race with a twist:
The final hour (Hour 4) is the Surge Hour, the time to go all in for bonus points based on speed.
You’ll need endurance, timing, and a final-hour kick to take the win.
This one’s for the solo paddlers.
The grinders. The tacticians. The ones who want to know how far they can really go. On their own.
🕓 4 hours of nonstop paddling.
⏱ The final hour is Surge Hour — one explosive chance to earn bonus points and flip the leaderboard.
Every lap counts. But the last hour? That’s where legends are made.
💪 4 Solo categories for hardboard, ISUP, male and female.
👊 No teammates. No tagging out. Just you, your board, and the clock.
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⚡ The Surge | Official Race Rules
Duration
* Lap Distance 3km
* The race lasts for 4 continuous hours.
* Racers may complete as many laps as possible within that time.
* The course will close at exactly 4 hours; any laps not completed by then will not count.
Format
* The race is individual based.
* Racers complete continuous laps around a set course.
* There are no mandatory breaks; pacing is entirely strategic.
Scoring System
* Overall winners are determined by a combination of:
* Total Laps Completed (endurance points 1point per lap)
* Speed Lap Performance (Surge points)
Speed Lap – Surge Hour
* Occurs during Hour 4
* Racers’ lap times during this speed lap window are tracked and ranked.
* Only the fastest single lap per racer within each window is eligible. We will track all completed laps and take your fastest and rank.
* You can attempt as many surge laps as you feel able.
* Laps that begin before a Surge Hour and finish after do not count.
Per Category
1st fastest: + 4 surge points
2nd fastest: + 3 surge points
3rd fastest: + 2 surge points
4th fastest + 1 surge point
Final Score Calculation
*The Paddler per category with the highest total score
* Final Score = Total Laps Completed + Surge Points
* In case of a tie on points, the racer with the fastest overall lap during the race wins.
* If still tied, the racer who completed their final lap first is ranked higher.
The Paddler with the highest total score (laps + surge point) wins.
Categories
Hardboard Male
Hardboard Female
ISUP Male
ISUP Female
Timings
Registration 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Safety Brief 9:30AM
Race start: 10:00AM
Surge Hour starts: 13:00PM
Race ends: 14:00PM
Conduct and Safety
* Racers complete continuous laps around a marked course.
* Safety boat will be present on water.
* PFDs and leashes are mandatory.
* No drafting.
* Outside assistance (motor craft, pacing, towing) is not allowed.
* No mandatory rest breaks. Racers and teams manage their own pacing.
* You may take rest as needed, but the race clock continues to run.
* Racers may exit the water and rest at any time.
* Support crews are allowed in designated areas only.
* Racers are responsible for their own nutrition and hydration.
Facilities
Car parking adjacent to the launch area, changing facilities, toilets, hot showers, cafe serving breakfast, lunch.
Hold your pace. Hit your moment.
It’s not just about how long you can last, it’s about knowing exactly when to go all in.
Save it for the surge.
Location - Foremark Reservoir, Derby
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