Waterside Series
This series of event is organised and based around the Waterside Centre in Newbury. They form part of the build up for the Devizes to Westminster Race, although some club members also use them as a preparation for the rest of the marathon season.
The 4 Waterside events take place at fortnightly intervals leading up to the Devizes to Westminster Race (DW) at Easter. This means that the dates vary according to the position of Easter each year.
Waterside A - 8 Weeks before Easter
Waterside B - 6 weeks before Easter
Waterside C - 4 weeks before Easter
Waterside D - 2 weeks before Easter
DW - Easter
For this year's dates and full details, go to the Waterside Series Website
The races facts
13.5 miles & 21 portages
17.5 miles & 19 portages
23 miles & 35 portages
34 miles & 35 portages
Classes
K2 seniors
K2 Juniors
K2 Ladies
K2 Veterans
K2 Mixed
K2 Junior/Vet
C2
K1 Seniors
K1 Juniors
K1 Ladies
K1 Veterans
C1
Details
Each race is a time trial
3 of the races run from point to point - Waterside B runs downstream then back,
There is a strict closing date for Waterside A, as it is the most popular race on the marathon calendar, but entries are restricted to 400 because of the obstructions caused by the race at the village where it starts.