The 2026 Liffey Descent is nearly here! Registration takes place from 5-8pm Fri 18th September at the Dublin University Boat Club in Kilmainham. Racing will get underway at 12pm on Saturday 19th September from the K-Club in Straffan, Co. Kildare.
Final Bulletin
At registration on Friday you will collect your race bib, food and t-shirt voucher. Take care with these as they will not be replaced.
T-shirt vouchers can be redeemed on Friday or Saturday.
To access the race start use Lady Castle Gate in the K-Club, this will be clearly signposted. Do not use the main gate. Lady Castle gate will be open from 7:00am on the race morning – https://maps.app.goo.gl/WHTDnuD7FkDByE9E7
Parking location –
Parking at the race start is limited so we would request participants carpool where possible.
The shuttle bus to the start will leave the race finish area in Kilmainham at 8:30am.
There will be a coffee truck at the race start and race finish.
To park at the finish please obey the marshals instructions at all times, and follow the parking map below. Parking location – https://maps.app.goo.gl/YKNrz3XrLMg1gUUF9
A finishers medal will be presented to all who cross the finish line.
A huge thank you to The Canoe Centre for supporting the competitor hospitality area at this year’s Liffey Descent. With the finish line returning to the National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, we look forward to welcoming paddlers across the line and providing a space to catch up with friends and fellow competitors. All competitors will receive a wristband for a free beverage in the hospitality area.
Thanks to our partners –
Sport Ireland, ESB, South Dublin County Council, Dublin City Council, The K Club, Canoe Centre, Canoe Marathon Ireland, The Dublin University Boat Club and Esmark Finch.