Inaugural Mini-Marathon
The Marathon Canoe Club of South Australia is very proud to present the inaugural 3 day Mini-marathon as part of the Riverland paddling Marathon.
In 2008 the MCC-SA held a one day Mini-marathon on day one of the RPM from New Residence to Moorook. It was well supported and quite obviously provided novice paddlers with an opportunty to particpate in the event at a level commensurate with experience and capability.
This year the MCC-SA are very proud to launch the first 3 day Mini-marathon at this year’s RPM.
The Mini-marathon is designed to provide flexibility and encourage participation in the recreation of paddling. Participants can choose to paddle any of the 3 days individually or alternatively just choose to paddle a all three days. You can paddle as a single, a double or even in a 4 if you can find the right craft.
Saturday 6th of June Ð 11km, New Residence to Moorook,
Start 1.30 pm Start, briefing 30 mins prior to start
Sunday 7th June Ð 12km, Lowbank to Waikerie
Start 12.30 pm Start, briefing 30 mins prior to start
Monday 8th June Ð 12km, Cadell to Morgan
Start 12.00 noon Start, briefing 30 mins prior to start
There will be a miriad of diverse looking craft on the water. So as long as your canoe or kayak is propelled by a single or double bladed paddle, has positive bouyancy and you wear a pfd then you are in.
Maps for each day are available to download through the links below
Entry can be organised on the day however we would prefer you to pre-register through the following link – RPM Entry
The entry fee for the Mini-marathon is only $30. However entrants may need to pay a $6.50 insurance levy if they are not a CanoeSA member and there is a $20 donation which is paid half each to the local St John’s and the Scouts group.
For more information you can phone MCC-SA President Brad on (08) 8552 2411 or 0408 846 422 or alternatively contact Race Director Martin Finn on (08) 8443 7881.
