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Our Marathon Racing team competes in the Hasler series of interclub races against some of the strongest marathon racing clubs in the UK. From 2007 to 2010 our team qualified to race at the National Hasler Finals three years in a row. Our racing team have some very promising members with some representing Great Britain at internationals including the World Championships.
It is generally known that a marathon distance is 26 miles, however Kayak Marathon Racing distances mainly range from 4 to 12 miles depending on the division the racer is in. The Hasler race series organised by the British Canoe Union (BCU) consists of a large number of races, one at each canoe club that offers kayak racing on a regular basis. These club races are split into different regions. Each club can only score hasler points for their team at races within their region.
The hasler points are awarded for those people who complete the race, more points are awarded for those who finish in the top positions. The clubs with the most hasler points by the end of the season are allowed to compete in the Hasler Marathon Finals. There are many other kayak marathon racing events nationally in the UK as well as internationally.
A few of our racing members compete in sprint races throughout the year which are mainly held at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham. Sprint racing also known as flatwater racing is an Olympic Sport and takes place on flatwater normally on lakes. Sprint race distances are 200, 500 and 1000 metre races. Although the club does not offer its own sprint racing event, we still have members who train at our club for the National Sprint Regatta in Nottingham.
If you are would like to get involved in racing at Maidstone Canoe Club, drop in on one of our Friday night training sessions at 6:30pm. Led by one of our senior racing memebers, our Friday sessions are designed as an introduction to the kayak and canoe racing team. They are suitable for those without any paddling experience at all, as well as those with experience in other boats who want to try their hand at fast-boat paddling. For more information, or just to have a chat about it, please contact us.
The Maidstone Marathon is held every year on a Sunday - see the calendar for details of this year's race. Pre-entries by Friday, ok Saturday at the very latest, using either of the attachments below or via HRM software to marathon@maidstonecanoeclub.net
The Maidstone Marathon race is run on the river Medway close to Maidstone Town Centre. It is a divisional race which is part of the LSE Hasler Marathon Series. The race includes divisions 1 to 9 singles (k1) and 4 to 9 doubles (k2).
The K2 ASSESMENT RACES will be held after the Maidstone Hasler on the 10th June. Entries for all K2 races should be sent to the address as for the Hasler, but clearly marked Assesment Race.
Course schedule:
There are changing rooms and toilets provided at the club for your convenience. Refreshments will be on sale throughout the day and a selection of free food is provided for competitors after they have finished their event.
marathon entry form (Word doc)