Will you accept the challenge to paddle from the centre of Glasgow to the centre of Edinburgh along the Millennium Link?

If the 2021 Challenge is able to take place there may still be some level of COVID 19 restrictions in place. As we currently do not know the effect of any potential restrictions the 2021 rules and information will not yet be published however, the 2020 document will remain available at the bottom of this page for advice and guidance.

The event is over two days with set stages. 

Day 1 - Forth & Clyde Canal from Speirs Warf, Glasgow to Falkirk Wheel, c. 24 miles.

Day 2 - Union Canal from above Falkirk Wheel to Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh, c. 31 miles.

Paddlers under 16 years on 1st January cannot attempt the Challenge non-stop, they may only take part as part of a relay team with at least one other paddler.

Commemorative Medals are awarded to all participants who successfully complete the course, and there are trophies for the fastest entries in each of the classes. More important to most participants is the satisfaction of having achieved the challenge and crossed the country!

Classes & Entry: 

• A- K1/C1 Non Stop - One paddler, paddling the whole course 
• B - K2/C2 Non Stop - One crew, paddling the whole course
• C - K1/C1 Relay - 2 paddlers as a team, paddling alternate sections
• D - K2/C2 Relay - 2 crews as a team, paddling alternate sections
• E - K1/C1 Relay Team - Up to 6 paddlers as a team, paddling alternate sections
• F - K2/C2 up to 6 crews as a team, paddling alternate sections
• G - Open Team Relay - Using any combination of canoe &/or kayak

Race Information

The 2020 documents show the modifications made to meet Covid restrictions. Once we have a clearer idea of the likely situation in October 2021 we will publish new documents.

Glasgow to Edinburgh Distances - miles

Glasgow to Edinburgh Distances - km

Race Information 2020

Race Rules 2020