It consist of 3 challenge races as follows:
Ultra Canoe Marathon Challange
The Blueway Ultra Canoe Marathon Challenge consists of a 47 Kilometre looped flat water
endurance paddle along the Grand Canal and River Barrow. This challenge is for K1 and K2 paddlers only and those taking part should be experienced in long distance endurance paddling. Fastest boat home will receive a €350 voucher for
the Great Outdoors. Registration is online at www.bluewaycanoemarathon.com Closing date for entries is May 22nd at 5pm. Late entries on the day subject to an administration fee.
21K Half-Marathon Challenge
The Blueway 21K Half-Marathon Challenge consists of a looped route taking in the Grand Canal, Stradbally River and River Barrow. This Challenge is open to experienced long-distance flat water paddlers in General Purpose Kayaks and Open Canoes. Fastest boat home, regardless of category, will receive a €250 voucher for the Great Outdoors. Late entries on the day subject to an administration fee.
10K Canoe Challenge
The Blueway 10K Canoe Challenge consists of a looped route starting and finishing in Athy. This challenge is open to all paddlers in the following classes: K1, K2, General Purpose, and
Open Canoe. The route follows the Grand Canal to Churchtown and then back to Athy via the River Barrow. Fastest boat home, regardless of category, will receive a €150 voucher for the Great Outdoors. Late entries on the day subject to an administration fee.
