Region: East Midlands
Type: Regional
Format: Classic

Distance: 3km
River Grade & Hazards: Grade 1, slow meandering river with reeds and over hanging trees, see risk assessment for a more detailed description
Suitable for Novice: Yes
Safety Cover: No
Safety Officer: Jamie Christie
Start: Below the Barrow New weir on the Barrow Loop, 500m paddler from The Moorings Pun, Barrow on Soar
Finish: The Moorings pub, Barrow on Soar
Race Start: 11:00am
Check-in Time: 9:00am-10:15am
Briefing Time: 10:15
Additional Info: A friendly informal race, ideal for anyone that wishes to enter a paddling competition. Open to any paddler or boat combination. The course is a time trial around the Barrow Loop, near Loughborough, comprising of a gentle warm up along the canal, followed by a short portage, the 3km (1.8 mile) race itself is along the course of the river Soar, starting below Barrow New Weir and finishing at The Moorings Public House

Fees: Senior £8 U18 £8
Entries On The Day: Late entries on the day are accepted
Late Entry Surcharge (£): £0
Single Event Membership: Yes, Single Event Membership entry is accepted

Online Entries Close: 07/11/2026 10:00