Marathon Events

2018 Inaugural Lake to Sea race

This year sees the addition of a new race to the classic downriver series, taking place on the Liffey on Saturday 5th May.

Entries close 12.00pm (Midday) Friday 4th May.

Regrettably we are unable to accept entries on the day. Please help those without internet access to process their entries online to ensure they don’t miss out. Many thanks for your support & understanding.

Race Date:        Saturday May 5th 2018

Start time:        10.00

Course:             Salmon Leap Canoe Club to Sean O’Casey Bridge, Dublin City Centre

Distance:          Approx 23km

Difficulty:         Rough water course Grade 1 / Grade 2 rapids, includes 1 Portage, 9 Weirs

Entries online here: https://www.canoedb.com/events/

Classess

K1 Class A

Junior Mens Kayaks measuring 450-520cms

Junior Womens Kayaks measuring 450-520cms

Mens Kayaks measuring 450-520cms

Over 39 Kayaks measuring 450-520cms

Over 49 Kayaks measuring 450-520cms

Womens Kayaks measuring 450-520cms

WWR Open Kayaks measuring 450-520cms

K1 Class B

Junior Mens Kayaks measuring 420 – 499cms

Junior Womens Kayaks measuring 420 – 499cms

Mens Kayaks measuring 420 – 499cms

Over 39’s Kayaks measuring 420 – 499cms

Womens Kayaks measuring 420 – 499cms

K1 Class C

Junior Mens Kayaks measuring 420cms and below

Junior Womens Kayaks measuring 420cms and below

Mens Kayaks measuring 420cms and below

Mens Over 39s Kayaks measuring 420cms and below

Womens Kayaks measuring 420cms and below

Womens Over 39s Kayaks measuring 420cms and below

Double Kayaks

K2

  • All racing K2

T2

  • All Touring Double kayaks less than 550cms

Open Canoe

Doubles

Doubles Mixed

Singles

Triples

Finish Line

Vehicle Shuttles

Please allow ample time to drop and return to your vehicle we will unable to delay the start of the race due to operational reasons.

Parking & Loading

  • Sorry, the loading of kayaks albeit temporarily, at the finish line, is not permitted due to traffic restrictions in the place on the day and the permit granted for the race.
  • We have made it easy for you, please work with us on this! There are no parking arrangements included in your race entry, this is competitors responsibility. Please park legally, parking permits (not included) must be displayed. Ensure you bring a payment method.

Option 1 – Connolly Station Car Park, 

Option 2 IFSC Car Park – 1 Commons St, North Dock, Dublin

Results

No prize giving ceremony will take place. All competitors will be provided with a finishing medal. Times will be posted online at a reasonable time following the event.