Region: East Midlands
Type: Regional
Format: Classic
Other Details:
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: 10:20
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 £7 U18: £7
Entries On The Day: Late entries on the day are accepted
Late Entry Surcharge (£): £0

Online Entries Close: 16/01/2026 18:00

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