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Upcoming Events

22 March 2026

Slalom Season Starts

Shepperton Div 1&2 – March 21st & 22nd The Slalom Season is nearly upon us and the first ranking race for our paddlers is Shepperton Division 1 and Division 2 Slalom, taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March

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28 March 2026

Marafun

Monthly Mini-Marathons The next race takes place on Saturday 28th March 2026. The last Saturday of each month. Full details are here, with Risk Assessment here.

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28 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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29 March 2026

Events in March 2026

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

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15 April 2026

Harlesden Hurtle Sprint Challenge

Our annual Sprint challenge in Harlesden. We have introduced a new challenge at our base in Harlesden, NW10, a monthly Sprint race on the canal with distances of 200m, 500m and 1,000m. Next race is Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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16 April 2026

Southall Super Sprints

Our annual challenge in Southall We have set up a series of Sprint evenings in Southall, running in the Summer moths to give everyone the chance to see how they are progressing, to have some fun and enjoy racing. Great for spectators too.

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29 April 2026

Harlesden Sprints October ’25

The Final of the 2025 Series Summer paddling at Harlesden draws in and we hosted our final Sprint races of the season, including a race with and for Harlesden Primary School youngsters attending the after school club.

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31 August 2026

Peak Paddle Challenge

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.

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30 September 2026

The Great Harlesden Canoe Race 2025

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.

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05 October 2026

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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31 October 2026

Want to teach canoeing?

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.

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31 October 2026

It’s Bib Day

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.

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31 October 2026

Slalom Starts

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.

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31 December 2026

Challenge 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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Previous Events

14 March 2026

The Lee Valley WWR Legacy Project

Saturday 14th March 2026 – Event now full The Sharks are pleased to announce an amazing project, working in partnership with Paddle UK’s Wild Water Racing Committee, The Sharks are launching the Lee Valley Legacy Project, on Saturday 14th March 2026, and this is just the beginning.

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07 March 2026

The Barrow 2025/2026 Series

Next Race 7th March The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Race series next race on Saturday 7th March 2026.

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07 March 2026

Barrow WWR March 2026

Saturday March 7th The final race of the Legendary Barrow Wild Water Races takes place on Saturday 7th March, let’s have a fantastic Shark Presence. Ideal for all standards from beginners to the experienced. It is a 3k race, which you can do in any boat

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28 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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28 February 2026

Events in February 2026

Where are you going in February, why not join us for some paddling fun at events?

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22 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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22 February 2026

Stone Mini-Slaloms 2026

Winter Slaloms, get ready for 2026 The annual Stone Mini Slaloms take place on the Sundays of January 25th, February 8th, and February 22nd, including a slalom cross event on January 25th.

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07 February 2026

Barrow February 2026

Saturday February 7th Put that date in your diary now! Come and join us for a morning of fun at the Barrow-upon-Soar race, ideal for all standards from beginners to the experienced. It is a 3k race, which you can do in Any boat.

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01 February 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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31 January 2026

January Mini-Marathon

Saturday 31st January The first Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon of 2026, takes place on Saturday 31st January at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

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31 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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17 January 2026

Trent Double WWR – Cancelled

Saturday 17th January 2026 This ra ce has had to be cancelled due to high water levels in the River.

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