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.