Glasgow to Edinburgh Challenge 2025

Schedule

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow | Glasgow, SC

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The annual Glasgow to Edinburgh Challenge is back for 2025 and is now open for bookings.
COURSE
Day 1 - Forth & Clyde Canal from Speirs Wharf, Glasgow to the Falkirk Wheel, c. 24 miles.
Day 2 - Union Canal from above Falkirk Wheel to Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh, c. 31 miles.
CLASSES
Entries will be accepted in the following classes:
A – K1/ C1- singles One paddler, paddling the whole course.
B – K2 / C2- doubles One crew, paddling the whole course.
C – K1 / C1 Singles Relay 2 paddlers as a team, paddling alternate sections.
D – K2 / C2 Doubles Relay 2 crews as a team, paddling alternate sections.
E – K1 / C1 Singles Relay Team up to 6 paddlers as a team, paddling alternate sections.
F – K2 / C2 Doubles Relay Team up to 6 crews (12 paddlers) as a team, paddling alternate sections.
G - Open Team Relay up to 12 paddlers as a team, paddling alternate sections using any combination of craft.
CRAFT
Entries will be accepted from Kayaks, Canoes, Skis and SUPs.
AGE
Paddlers for Classes A and B must be 16 years of age, or over, on 1st January 2025. There is no minimum age for paddlers in other classes, but care should be taken to ensure that paddlers are not over stretched, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Team leaders are responsible for ensuring that a Parental Consent Form and emergency contact details are held for all team members under the age of 16 years who are not accompanied by a parent/carer.
ENTRIES
Entries should be made online viaJustGo.
The closing date for entries is midnight on 3 October 2025.
Entry fees
£20 per adult paddler in classes A, B, C, D
£15 per Junior (U18) paddler in classes A, B, C, D
£10 per paddler in classes E, F, G
All additional information can be downloaded on the Paddle Scotland website: https://www.paddlescotland.org.uk/glasgow-to-edinburgh-challenge-11-12-october-2025
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