Statement from the Marathon Racing Committee Chair

The Marathon Racing Committee (MRC) manages an annual budget that is reviewed regularly throughout the year. As income and expenditure naturally fluctuate, the Committee continually monitors its financial position to ensure resources are allocated where they can provide the greatest benefit to the sport. Following the recent sale of the previous Squad minibus, the Committee received additional income that was not anticipated when the annual budget was originally set.

Following this recent budget review, the MRC is pleased to confirm that some of this additional funding has been allocated to support the Great Britain team competing at the 2026 World Canoe Marathon Championships.

The Marathon Selection Panel has been informed of this budget increase, enabling the selection of additional athletes to represent Great Britain at the World Marathon Canoe Championships.

We are delighted that this additional investment will provide more athletes with the opportunity to compete on the world stage and wish everyone selected every success in their preparations and at the Championships.