Maidstone Hasler

ace description.* Sunday 7th June 2026, Maidstone Canoe Club will be holding our Hasler Marathon Race and we would like you to join us. The race will be held in accordance with BC Marathon Racing rules. COURSES: The races will be held on the river Medway which is a locked river on a recognised Canoe Trail.

All courses are an out and back race.

 

Div. 1, 2 & 3 K1. & 2, 3, K2 19 km 1 turn 4 Portages

Div. 4, 5 & 6 K1. & 4, 5 & 6 K2 15 km 1 turn 2 Portages

Div. 7 8 9 & 10 K1. & 7, 8 & 9 K2 8km 1 turn 0 Portages

Geoff Sanders U14 K1 & K2 4km 1 turn 0 Portages

 

PARKING: There is limited parking at the club where you will be directed by stewards. It is possible to drop of boats but cars will be directed away by stewards so kindly follow their instructions. Parking is available on roads located nearby but we also hope to obtain extra parking within the location.

 

START TIMES: Check in from: 9:30 and closes 11:00am. Briefing 11:15am, Start 12:00am for Div. 1 then at intervals of approximately 2 mins between divisions. Race order given on the day.

 

ENTRIES: Open 24th May 2026 and closes on Friday 5th June 2026. Prices are as seen in the entry system. Make entries using the Marathon race entry system. Late entries on the day will be due a late entry fee. Race Entries (gbcanoemarathon.co.uk) Pay using website (Stripe) or Payment transfers to Maidstone Canoe Club 60-60-08, 48016721 quoting your order number as reference.

 

SAFETY: All paddlers in Divisions 7 to 9 and U14s must wear approved buoyancy aids. Team leaders to decide if paddlers in higher divisions should wear them.

 

RULES: The race will be run in accordance with the current Marathon Racing rules NUMBER BOARDS: These will be issued at check in and will be collected after the race. Lost boards are charged for accordingly.

 

REFRESHMENTS: Competitor’s food will be provided, and other food and drink will be available for purchase.

 

PRIZES: Medals to be presented around 3:30pm.

 

QUERIES: if you have any access requirements, or for any queries or changes to entries please contact: alannevard@btinternet.com Is your race suitable for a paddler that is unable to portage and would allow a "paddle past".* Yes at lower divisions U14, Divs. 9, 8, 7

 

Name and contact details of person to contact for disability parking/facilities etc.* Marty Vincent: mpvince@hotmail.com