Next race 6th to 9th April 2012
ICF Classic Marathon Series

DW2012 is one of ten races in the 2012 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Classic Marathon Series combining some of the toughest Ultra Marathon Canoe Races in the World.

The Classic Canoe Marathon World Series recognises the role that these unique competitions have had in developing the number of elite, recreational and social paddlers enjoying canoe sport today.

The Series combines the thrill and enjoyment of head to head racing with the sense of achievement that these events have, whether they be racing down rivers or across lakes, mastering the challenge of the elements all combined with river obstacles, rapids, wind waves and weirs.

The series – now in its second year – brings together the individual challenge that each race has to offer without seeking to change the unique identity and operation of the diverse competitions.

The series will highlight the importance of these established races in the International Marathon calendar. At the end of the 2012 series champions will be declared in three categories of men's kayak singles, women's kayak singles and men canoe singles. It is hoped that the introduction of a money prize for each of these champions will add to the attraction and enjoyment of the races.

For 2012 the following competitions have been selected:
 
Race #
 Date        Event
Country
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1
 6-9 AprDevizes to Westminster
GBR
From Devizes in Wiltshire to Westminster Bridge London. 125 miles & 78 Portages. Racing over 4 days - 34, 36, 38 and 17 miles. Days 1:3 are run as a time trial.
2
14 AprAmsterdam Waterland Marathon
NED
Length 23 km with 2 portages
3
10-14 JulBerg River Marathon, CapeTown
RSA
From Paarl to Port Owen. Distance 242 km over 4 days - 62, 45, 74, 62 km. Fast flowing water with minor rapids, weirs and other obstacles.
4
29 JulCrestuma Marathon, Porto
POR
At the 2009 World Championships venue. 5 laps of 4.3 km with 5 portages.
5
4 AugDescenso Internacional del Sella – Arriondas
ESP
Along the Sella River between Arriondas and Ribadesella bridges (20 km).
6
11 AugDalsland Canoe Marathon – Bengtsfors
SWE
From Baldersnäs Manor to the guest harbour in Bengtsfors. Race distance 55 km mainly on lakes.
7
8-9 SepTour de Gudena – Skanderborg
DEN
From Skanderborg to Randers. 120 km in 5 stages over 2 days, river and lakes.
8
29 SepLiffey Descent – Dublin
IRL
From Straffan Village to Dublin. Distance 18 miles on a flowing river with wiers.
9
7 OctAdige Marathon – Verona
ITA
Length: 35 km, from Borghetto di Avio (Trento) to Pescantina (Verona), Adige river.
10
13 OctCesky Krumlov River Marathon – Vyssi Brod
CZE
From Vyssi Brod to Cesky Krumlov. Distance 34 km on flowing river with 9 weirs.
 
 
ICF Classic Marathon Series Rules
 
If you’d like to take part in Devizes Westminster 2012 race as part of the ICF Marathon Series please get in touch. We’d like to do our best to help – but can’t make any promises. Please send an email with a few details and we’ll see what we can work out.
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ICF 2011 SERIES RESULTS
 
In the K1 class, the winner of the Men’s ICF Classic Marathon Series was Federico VEGA SUAREZ of Spain competing in the Sella, Cesky, Adige and Ardeche Marathons. In the Women’s, Hilary Jean PITCHFORD from South Africa topped the table competing in the Dusi, Avon Descent, Adige and Ardeche races. In the C1 class, Tomislav LEPAN of Croatia finished first taking part in the Adige and Ardeche marathons.
 
Take a look at the summary of results.
 
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