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Canoe marathon is a paddling sport in which athletes paddle a kayak (double-bladed paddle) or canoe (single-bladed paddle) over a long distance to the finish line. The International Canoe Federation states standard distance races are at least 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) without an upper limit, while short distance races are between 3.4 kilometres (2.1 mi), and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi). [1]
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The race is about 1,000 miles down the Yukon River, making it the world's longest canoe race. [1] The route is remote, sparsely populated, and has long stretches without access. Past Dawson City , around 450 miles into the race, competitors are beyond helicopter range and rescues are estimated to take 24-72 hours.
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The ICF Canoe Marathon World Cup is an annual season-long series of top level races in Canoe Marathon held under the auspices of the International Canoe Federation. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Editions
The Irish Canoe Union, known as Canoeing Ireland since 2012, [3] is the governing body for paddlesports (canoeing and kayaking) in the Republic of Ireland. [4] It has been affiliated with the Olympic Federation of Ireland since 1964. [ 5 ]
The Belikin La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge is an annual 4-day canoe marathon held in Belize. It is considered the biggest sporting event in the country, and typically attracts thousands of spectators. [1] The course runs from the Hawkesworth Bridge in San Ignacio to the Belcan Bridge in Belize City, a distance of 180 miles (290 km). [1]
The Canoe Marathon European Championships is an international canoe marathon event organised by the European Canoe Association.The first edition took place in 1995 and subsequent stagings were held every two years until 2013, after which it became an annual competition.