Medway Marathon 2022

A marathon race on the River Medway from Maidstone to Tonbridge, a distance of 17.4 miles. There is also a touring class, which is an open class and will include all non racing boats.

START: The Malta Inn, Allington, Maidstone, which is situated on Forstal Road off the A229 Chatham road out of Maidstone. It is also adjacent to the M20 motorway (Junction 6).

All cars must be removed from the Malta Inn car park by 11:00 am.

COURSE: 17.4 miles from Allington Lock to Tonbridge Canoe Club. There are 9 portages.

The course is placid water and therefore suitable for all levels of ability.

FINISH: Tonbridge Canoe Club, New Wharf Road, Tonbridge.

TIMETABLE: Booking In 9.00 - 10.00 am at the Malta Inn

Briefing 10.15 am
Starts from 10.30 am

CLASSES: There will be K1 and K2 races for each of the following classes:

Class A All Div 1, 2 & 3 paddlers
Class B All Div 4, 5 & 6 paddlers
Class C All Div 7, 8 & 9 paddlers

PRIZES: Medway Marathon T shirts will be presented to 1 st , 2nd & 3rd in each class subject to sufficient entries.

NUMBERS: We will be using the L&SE region marathon number boards.

B.C.U.: All paddlers must hold current British Canoeing membership. Cards to be shown at booking in. Event fee of £5.00 payable for non BC members.

REFRESHMENTS: Will be available at the finish.at Tonbridge Canoe Club.

ENTRIES: £12.00 per seat. Late entries accepted on the day at £2.00 extra.

Please submit your entries online using the MRC entry system, or send your entries to Clive Neale, Hazel Holt, Hadlow Park, Hadlow, Kent TN11 0HX, or email to clive.neale@axahealth.co.uk by 5pm on 5th August please. Entries emailed after this time will not be processed.

Please include your phone number on your entry.