Race day Saturday 19th September 2026.
All class start lists will be published on the website before the race.
What’s included in race entry?
- Precision race results
- Rescue and first aid
- Event T-shirt
- Event photographers
- Post-event food.
- Free Parking
For the 2026 race the finish line location is returning to the Dublin University Boat Club, in the National War Memorial Gardens, Kilmainham, Dublin 8.
Event registration and bib collection takes place on Friday the 18th from 5 pm – 8pm at the Dublin University Boat Club. This years event will not be chip timed so competitors do not need to bring their buoyancy aid.
The buses going from the Dublin University Boat Club to the K Club will depart at 8:30am. Parking will be available in the National War Memorial Gardens from 7am.
Camping for the 2026 race will be available at Camac Valley Camping & Caravan Park. Camping bookings can be made below –
The buses going from the Dublin University Boat Club to the K Club will depart at 8:30am. Parking will be available in the National War Memorial Gardens from 7am.
The Ladycastle Gate of the K Club will be open at 7 am on Saturday morning. Do not enter the main gate of the K Club. The Ladycastle entrance will be in use for better access to the river. This will be signposted.
Boat checks will be carried out at the K Club.
The races start at 12 pm sharp. More info on the start order to follow. With the K2 classes will be off first.
We will have over 100 volunteers and staff working on the event to ensure the best possible race experience for all participants. The finish area promises a great set up for spectators, with a coffee truck and food truck available at the finish area.
Race entries close at midnight on Tuesday 15th September so theres still time to be a part of a landmark 65th edition of the the race –