Marathon News

22nd May 2026

Falcon – Oxford Marathon 2026

Sunday 21st June The Sharks are attending the Falcon Canoe Club Marathon on the River Thames at Oxford on Sunday 21st June, the Club has fantastic facilities and it is a great race, so we invite Shark paddlers to join us.

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21st May 2026

Race Training at Southmere

Every Monday at 5pm Sessions starts at 5pm and cost £6.00 per person per person, as the programme develops we will introduce more oportunities. Please arrive (15 minutes before) so that you are ready to be on the water at 5pm, to maximise the value of the session.

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10th May 2026

Thamesmead Racing

Monday Evenings We are launching our racing Section at Thamesmead on Monday June 1st 2026, this will be an addition session to our weekly programme for those who want to race, it will include Marathon, Sprint and Wild Water Racing.

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3rd May 2026

Thamesmead 2k Results – May 2026

The racing begins … We launched our racing section at Thamesmead on Saturday 2nd May 2026, with a 2k race for all comers. The idea was to welcome existing paddlers back to action, to get them try out new boats (racing boats) and to launch our new racing section.

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27th April 2026

Southmere Mini Marathon

Saturday 2nd May 2026 – 11am A free race to anyone who wants to take part, any boats welcome, the race is about 3.5k, which is a great introductory distance for juniors who want to start racing, also great for adults who want to have some fun, and start racing.

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27th March 2026

Let’s Spring into Action

Sessions for Easter Weekend The Clocks Spring forward at the weekend and the weather is improving so it is time to get back into action. Although many of our padders have bee active through the Winter, now is the Time etc welcome back those who haven’t and get as many new people active as possible.

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1st March 2026

Cedric Avery – March 2026

Saturday 28th March 2026 – 11am, check in from 10am The next Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon takes place on Saturday March28th at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

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1st March 2026

Cedric Avery Results – Feb ’26

Harefield Mini Marathon A nice paddling day at Harefield, with just four paddlers, where are you all? The last race of the series will be on Saturday March 28th with prize giving and social in The Oaks afterwards.

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10th February 2026

February Half Term 2026

Shark Activities for Families Half Term Holidays are coming and The Sharks are planning activities for all ages, across our sites.

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1st February 2026

Cedric Avery Results – Jan ’26

Mini Marathon January 31st 2026 Good to welcome two paddlers from another Club to our event, although the numbers attending are disappointing, this event is a fun race, which helps build experience, is an excellent challenge at whatever level you are at, helping make you competition fit.

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1st February 2026

February Cedric Avery Mini Marathon

Saturday 28th February 2026 – 11am, check in from 10am. The next Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon takes place on Saturday February 28th at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

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15th January 2026

Events in March 2026

Time to step up and start getting more active, as we head towards Spring

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15th January 2026

Wey Hare and Hounds – Cancelled

Mini-Marathon – Sunday 1st February – Cancelled Due to River being flooded Two distances 10k for adults and more experienced paddlers, 5k for under 14 (unless you want a challenge) and less experienced paddlers.

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15th January 2026

Events January 2026

What is happening in January These are the events going on in January, let us know what you want to do?

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29th November 2025

December ’25 Mini Marathon

Saturday 27th December Need to get out for a while and escape the celebrations for some peace and quiet of the canal? The we have the ideal event for you: The Christmas Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon, starting at 11am.

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29th November 2025

Cedric Avery – Nov 2025

Results from Mini-Marathon The weather was not so kind on Saturday 29th November as rain and cold winds reduced the number of participants, but we did welcome Hemel Hempstead Canoe Club back to the series

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9th November 2025

November Mini-Marathon

Saturday 29th November The next race takes place on Saturday 29th November. They last Saturday of each month, control opens at 10am and the race starts at 11am. Full details are here, with Risk Assessment here.

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27th October 2025

Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon

October 2025 Results The first of the Winter Mini-Marathons took place at Harefield on Saturday 25th October 2025, with a few paddlers doing the entry level race, 2.4k race.

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24th October 2025

Harlesden GS Series

Preparing for Marathon The Sharks have introduced the Harlesden GS Series, the races are 3.5k long and are aimed at preparing youngsters for the Geoff Sanders Races at ranking marathons. However, we also run races for seniors.

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19th October 2025

Harlesden GS October 2025

Preparing for Marathon This year The Sharks have introduce the GS (Geoff Saunders) series of mini-marathons at Harlesden, to help prepare youngsters for Marathon Racing.

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16th September 2025

What’s going on Autumn ’25

Plenty of races to get involved with The Sharks have targeted a number of races for us to get involved with some are on our own home territory, other involve day trips or overnight stays. Get involved, have fun and see how far you can go.

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15th September 2025

August 2025

Wow, What a month! A scorcher, that was for sure and Britain basked in another heatwave, which as nice and it might be, does affect canoeing as it impacts on water levels.

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5th August 2025

Hurley Marathon 2025

A Sharkingly Great Day A small team of Sharks raced at Hurley, somewhat depleted by holidays and illness, but it was a great day for those who took to the Thames.

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28th July 2025

Southall Summer

Sessions in Southall Summer 2025 The Sharks have had a base at Three Bridges School in and during this Summer we are offering sessions at Noon on Wednesdays each week of the School Holidays. For more information call 07951 770241 or email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.

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16th July 2025

Oxford Falcon ’25 Results

New Paddlers Racing Marathon We had four paddlers taking part in the Geoff Saunders race at Oxford Falcon’s Hassler Marathon, three completely new to Marathon.

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11th June 2025

Oxford Falcon Marathon ’25

Sunday 22nd June Who wants to race on Sunday, 22nd June, distances from 2 miles for juniors and longer for others; 4 miles up to 12 miles.

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14th May 2025

Elmbridge May ’25 Results

Marathon Results Just Two Shark paddlers made the short trip to Elmbridge, but what great performances they made.

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15th April 2025

Elmbridge Marathon May ’25

Flat Water Race on the Thames Who wants to race on Sunday 11th May? Less than an hours drive from our sites in West London, Elbridge is the nearest ranking Marathon to us, some of you will recognise the location as it sits just opposite Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club.

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17th March 2025

Cedric Avery Final March 2025

Results of the Cedric Avery Series The March event of the Harefield Mini-Marathon series was the culmination of the Winter series and the results are …

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3rd March 2025

Cedric Avery Feb ’25 Results

Harefield Mini Marathon Results Although a small turn out , a great race with everyone doing the 6 miles (9.5k), we need a few more paddlers to get involved and get active. Next race is on Sunday March 16th.

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15th February 2025

Want to work for The Sharks?

We are recruiting Teachers and Coaches We currently pay £18 an hour (to be reviewed in April) for newly appointed Paddle-Sports Coaches, this rises with loyalty. We have an exciting programme of activities in a number of locations, Interested? …

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22nd January 2025

Cedric Avery Results Jan ’25

First Mini-Marathon of the year Not the warmest of days and following on from the Barrow Race the day before, but still we had some Shark paddlers wanting to test themselves and enjoy a good paddle.

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4th January 2025

How did we do in 2024?

Reporting on the targets we set We set a number of targets we wanted to meet, we achieved some with ease, some were hampered by weather and other show us where we need to do more work. But thank you to every one who took part or helped. Take a look back at 2024

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3rd January 2025

2025 January Mini Marathon

Sunday 19th The first Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon Race takes place on Sunday January 19th at Harefield.

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27th December 2024

Cedric Avery Results – Dec ’24

Last Race of the year The final Shark race of the year took place on Sunday 15th December, it was the mini-marathon race at Harefield. The results were …

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3rd December 2024

Sunday 15th December

Mini-Marathon at Harefield The Sharks are thrilled to invite paddlers and clubs from across the region to the next Cedric Avery Mini Marathon takes place on Sunday 15th December and promises both experienced and enthusiastic beginners a challenge.

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18th November 2024

Cedric Avery – Nov ’24 Results

Mini-Marathon Results – Harefield Only a small number of paddlers but a start as we revive this once popular Winter Min-Marathon series, We did however have three new paddlers racing marathon – getting ready for our 2025 Hasler challenge.

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4th November 2024

The Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathon!

The Sharks are thrilled to invite paddlers and clubs from across the region to this season’s Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathons! Set against the picturesque backdrop of Coppermill Lock, this series promises both experienced and enthusiastic beginners a blend of unique seasonal endurance, thrilling competition, and scenic adventure – open to all paddling crafts!

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14th September 2024

Elmbridge Marathon ’24

This event has been postponed We will provide more information, once a new date has been confirmed. The race has been postponed for safety reasons due to rising river levels.

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29th August 2024

Tonbridge Marathon Results

Going from strength to Strength Our Marathon team is growing and our results are looking good, time come and join us, paddle at new locations and have a fun day out kayaking.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Cardington Slalom – June 2026

21 June 2026

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June The first Cardington Slalom takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026, it is a ranking Division 2, 3 and 4 Slalom, so suitable for all our members.

Falcon – Oxford Marathon 2026

21 June 2026

Sunday 21st June The Sharks are attending the Falcon Canoe Club Marathon on the River Thames at Oxford on Sunday 21st June, the Club has fantastic facilities and it is a great race, so we invite Shark paddlers to join us.

Southall Super Sprints 2026

25 June 2026

Thursday June 25th Everybody welcome, all boats and standards. The races will be free to enter and will be held over 200m and 500m on the canal at Southall, UB2 4GG. Access to Three Bridges School via the footbridge from Havelock Road.

Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

05 July 2026

Division 3 & 4 on Sat 4th & Sun 5th Our friends at Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club are hosting a Division 3 and Division 4 Slalom at Shepperton on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of July. Shepperton SCC, always put on a great event, they are very supportive of The Sharks, so let’s support their ... Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

Osterly – Paddling in the Park

30 August 2026

Our Osterley park sessions are up and running Come and enjoy paddling in the scenic surrounds of Osterley Park. This is a totally safe environment, we use Sit-on-Top Kayaks, which are very stable, you sit on them, not in them and they are easy to paddle, even for first timers.

A Weekend of Family Fun

31 August 2026

The Peak Challenge – 29th – 31st August 2026. This really is a fantastic weekend for all standards of paddler and a great weekend for the whole family to spend in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Just take a look at the report from last year.

Peak Paddle Challenge

31 August 2026

A new event with a difference A small group of Shark Paddlers tried out an event with a difference, it was more about time on the water and learning new skills, in preparation for competition, although there were some non-ranking races to help.

The Great Harlesden Canoe Race 2025

30 September 2026

The Charity Race of the year The second Great Harlesden Charity Canoe Race took part on Wednesday 24th September, raising money for local charities, the Brent Food Bank and Queens Park Rangers Community Trust. Both these charities support local people.

The Legacy Begins …

03 October 2026

A Fantastic Day at Lee Valley WWC The Sharks Wild Water Racing Legacy has begun, a day of white water activity, introducing new people to the discipline, providing training for those with more experience and a chance to race. This is just the beginning …

Harlesden GS Series

05 October 2026

Preparing for Marathon The Sharks have introduced the Harlesden GS Series, the races are 3.5k long and are aimed at preparing youngsters for the Geoff Sanders Races at ranking marathons. However, we also run races for seniors.

Race Training at Southmere

26 October 2026

Every Monday at 5pm Sessions starts at 5pm and cost £6.00 per person per person, as the programme develops we will introduce more oportunities. Please arrive (15 minutes before) so that you are ready to be on the water at 5pm, to maximise the value of the session.

It’s Bib Day

31 October 2026

Apply for Your Slalom Bib From today Sunday January 18th, you can apply for your slalom bin if you are in Division 3 or above.

Slalom Starts

31 October 2026

Get Involved and Help us Grow The Sharks are committed to helping to grow Slalom Canoeing and playing our part in this great community. We are joining the Slalom Starts Programme, which aims to bring more people into the discipline.

Start Slalom With The Sharks

31 October 2026

Tuesday at Harefield. Rick Moore, our top notch slalom coach is running Slalom Starts sessions in partnership with Paddle UK Slalom.

Family Fun at Thamesmead

31 October 2026

Saturdays 11am – 2pm Starting on Saturday June 6th on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre,  4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £6 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.

Want to teach canoeing?

31 October 2026

We are looking for staff The Sharks are looking for people to teach and coach canoeing at all of our sites. We maybe able to help you get the relevant qualifications, whilst you work for us. Get in touch email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk, or call: 07951 770241.

Challenge 2026

31 December 2026

What Can we Achieve in 2026? Each yer we set some targets related to the Year number, so what can we don in 2026. If you have any ideas to add to this list, please get in touch by email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk or call/text 07951 770241.

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