Sunday 23rd August
Details of the Tonbridge Marathon are here. It is on a lovely stretch of the Medway in Tonbridge, it is within easy reach of Thamesmead and a daily easy journey from our West London bases. It is great race for paddlers just starting out.
The Team
Division 9
- Mohammed Bouhassane
- Jacob Flottweg– New to Marathon
- Fatima Ewael – First ever kayaking event
Geoff Sanders
- Ezikiel Browe – first Marathon event
- Hugo Flottweg – New to Marathon
- Emilia Flottwegg – New to Marathon
Race Information
Tonbridge Marathon, is in Kent on the River Medway, near Tonbridge Castle, TN9 1DS.
Course
| Div 1-3 | 12 miles, 9 portages |
| Div 4-6 | 8 miles, 5 portages |
| Div 7-9 | 4 miles, 0 portages |
| Geoff Sanders A-C | 2.5 miles, 0 portages |
Timetable
Check-in from 9:00am for all divisions up to 30 minutes before race start.
Division 7-9 & GS
| Briefing | 10:00am |
| Starts from | 10:30am |
| Prizegiving (approx.) | 1:00pm |
Race at Tonbridge Hasler Marathon on Sunday 23rd August and earn Hasler points for The Sharks. There are distances for all abilities from just 4k (twice round the Lake at Thamesmead, Lock to Bridge and back at Southall, Aqueduct and back at Harlesden) for under-12s and Under 14s up to (13 miles) for the top ranked paddlers. Those over 14 or have been promoted out of Geoff Saunders (Mohammed) the distance is 4 miles.
Entries
| Seniors | £12.00 |
| Juniors | £10.00 |
| Geoff Sanders | £5.00 |
It is easier for the Club to enter as block and make one payment, if you are interested in racing we need to know by Wednesday 19th of August. Please contact us either by phone/text on 07951 770241 or you can email marathon@thesharks.org.uk. We will need your full name, date of birth address, email, and telephone number. If you are an individual member of Paddle UK we also need that number.
There are refreshments available on site and plant of places in the town centre.
Rules and Safety
In accordance with Paddle UK Marathon Rules, all Div 7,8,9, and Geoff Sanders paddlers must wear an approved buoyancy aid. Paddlers must also ensure that their boats have sufficient buoyancy, as per Marathon Racing Rules. Don’t worry, we will kit you out and provide the boat, but we must know by Wednesday 19th.
For those wanting a longer race or are ranked above Division 7
Division 1-6
| Briefing | 12:00pm |
| Starts from | 12:30m |
| Prizegiving (approx.) | 3:00pm |
Updated 21st August 2026