Brigg Marathon

Venue

The start is in front of GSCC's boathouse behind the Ancholme Leisure Centre, Scawby Rd, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 9JH (Whatthreewords dares.blinks.chopper). There is ample parking at the Leisure Centre, but the area immediately adjacent to the boathouse is prioritised for trailers and disabled spectator parking. If possible please drop off boats then park in the main car park adjacent to the road bridge.

The Event

The event will consist of a divisional Hasler marathon and Geoff Sanders Trophy.

The races will be run in accordance with the BC Marathon Committee rules.

Distances

Division 1-3 singles and 2 & 3 doubles - 12 miles. One portage

Division 4-6 singles and doubles – 8.3 miles.  One portage

Division 7-9 singles and doubles – 4.2 miles.

Geoff Sanders Trophy A, B & C (Age under 14 at 1^st January 2024) – 2 miles

All paddlers in Divisions 9 and above should wear their club colour to qualify for Hasler points. A plain coloured T-shirt in club colours is also acceptable.

Check-in time   

10.30am – 11.30am. Race briefing at 11.45am

Refreshments

These will be provided for all competitors after the event and will be available to purchase throughout the day. We will also be running a charity cake stall.

Race Start Time 

Order: - 12 mile, 8 mile & 4 mile followed by Geoff Sanders Trophy.

The start time for the first division will be at 12 noon and the start order will be explained at the race briefing. Bear in mind that there may not be any paddlers in the higher divisions, therefore please be prepared to start your race from midday. 

Numbers on Boats

All paddlers should display their number clearly on their boat. These should be black letters on white upright boards as specified in BC Marathon Committee rules. Laminated numbers will be supplied by the organiser. These must be returned after the race. 

Access to the water

Via the club jetty - Paddlers should assemble on the water downstream of the start (that is north of the start line, towards the road bridge), and will be called forward to the starting line, by division.