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CANOE MARATHON GOVERNANCE
Canoe marathon racing in the UK is overseen by the Paddle UK Marathon Racing Committee. The committee are made up of club-elected volunteers.
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NATIONAL MARATHON RACING
Three major national marathon annual events are held and run by the committee and clubs: National Marathon Championships, National Short Course Championships and the Hasler Finals.
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Paddle UK actively promotes access to the sport of canoe sprint to all paddlers, coaches and volunteers, regardless of their identity, background or circumstances.
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GB-ONE Conference 2026 – Falcon – Saturday 10th October
Coaches from across the UK are invited to come together at the GB-ONE Conference for an afternoon of interactive workshops, shared learning and open conversation. It will be an opportunity[…]
Read moreKeep up-to-date with your Marathon Racing Committee
To keep up-to-date with your Marathon Racing Committee and the discussion and decisions that place, you can access all meeting minutes on the MRC meeting minutes page. You can also[…]
Read more2026 Season Demotions and 2027 Changing Club Notifications
Paddlers requesting a demotion for the 2026 season/Hasler Final must notify their club team leader as soon as possible as the cut-off date will be on the 2nd September. Any 2026[…]
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PRECISION FUEL & HYDRATION
Precision Fuel & Hydration sponsors eligible Great Britain marathon team athletes with nutrition support, expert guidance on fuel and hydration strategies, and product discounts. Hydration support is also provided at some major events throughout the racing season.
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CLUBSPORTSHOTELS
Through Paddle UK’s partnership with SportsHotels, all marathon paddlers can access discounted accommodation, save on travel costs, and support marathon racing by booking through the discount link today. This can be used for regional, national and even international events.
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