125 miles, 77 portages

18th April - 21st April 2025

Photo: Guy Dresser

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race is the world’s longest non-stop canoe race.

The race starts in Devizes, Wiltshire, finishing at Westminster Bridge in central London, opposite the Houses of Parliament. Taking place over the Easter Weekend, it's a gruelling course, 125 miles long including 77 portages. The Senior Doubles class races non-stop, other classes race over four days.

18th April - 21st April 2025

NEWS

125 MILES | 77 PORTAGES

THE DEVIZES TO

WESTMINSTER
INTERNATIONAL
CANOE RACE

Frequently asked questions

12-13 OCTOBER 2024

G2E

23 FEB 2025

Waterside A

2 MAR 2025

Thameside 1

9 MAR 2025

Waterside B

16 MAR 2025

Thameside 2

23 MAR 2025

Waterside C

6 APR 2025

Waterside D

Good Friday - Devizes to Newbury

7am to 8am

Endeavour crew start (excluding fast crews)

SUP Singles start

8am to 9.30am

Junior doubles start

9.30am to 10.30am

Veteran Junior doubles start
Senior Singles start

Easter Saturday - Newbury to Marlow

Start times allocated according to previous day times - All crews

Easter Sunday: Marlow to Teddington

Start times allocated according to previous day times - All crews

Easter Monday: Teddington to Westminster

Start times allocated according to previous day times - All crews

Easter Saturday - Devizes to Westminster non-stop

Start times between 7am to 5pm to hit the permitted tide window at Teddington

Title Sponsor

Sponsors

Photo Credit: Live Tracking - Paul Marshall, Get Advice - Julie Raworth, Race Rules - Andrew Park, 2023 Results - Guy Dresser