Kayak water marathon set to make waves in Chongming
2025-08-14 15:54
The 2024 Yangtze River Delta Kayak Water Marathon. [Photo/Shanghai Yiheng Sports]
The Yangtze River Delta Kayak Water Marathon, part of the 2025 Shanghai Amateur Games series, is set to take place on Aug 23-24. This thrilling event will see participants from various categories compete in the scenic waters of Chongming Island.
Event details
Time: Check-in on Aug 23, with the official race on Aug 24
Locations:
21-kilometer and 16-km races: Starting at the intersection of Cuizhu Road and Chongzhou Road, Chengqiao town, finishing at Laoyao Port C Lake Wharf.
7 km, 4 km, and 3 km races: Held at No 515 Honghai Highway, within the M515 Arts Centre.
Prizes
Category | Rank | Prize (yuan) |
21 km (Men) | 1st | 10,000 ($1390) |
2nd | 8,000 | |
3rd | 6,000 | |
4th | 5,000 | |
5th | 4,000 | |
6th | 3,000 | |
7th | 2,000 | |
8th | 1,000 | |
16 km (Women) | 1st | 3,000 |
2nd | 2,500 | |
3rd | 2,000 | |
4th | 1,500 | |
5th | 1,000 | |
6th | 800 | |
7th | 500 | |
8th | 300 | |
7 km | 1st | 2,000 |
2nd | 1,500 | |
3rd | 1,200 | |
4th | 1,000 | |
5th | 800 | |
6th | 600 | |
7th | 500 | |
8th | 300 | |
4 km | 1st | 800 |
2nd | 500 | |
3rd | 300 | |
3 km (Inclusive group) | 1st | Premium gift pack |
2nd | Premium gift pack | |
3rd | Premium gift pack | |
Others | Gift pack |
Note: Prizes are subject to a 20 percent tax deduction. Women's prizes are contingent on participation, with full awards given if there are at least 20 competitors.
The 2024 Yangtze River Delta Kayak Water Marathon. [Photo/Shanghai Yiheng Sports]
Registration information
Fees:
21 km competitive group: 188 yuan/person
7 km amateur group: 158 yuan/person
4 km fun group: 88 yuan/group
Contact for registration: 156-1874-1231
The registration fee covers insurance and a race package. Lunch is included for the competitive group, while other groups must provide their own meals. Accommodation is not included.
Equipment guidelines
21 km group: Participants must bring their own kayaks and paddles, though the organizers will provide rotomolded kayaks and standard paddles. All kayaks must be manually powered.
7 km, 4 km, and 3 km groups: Equipment will be provided by the organizers, with an option to bring personal life jackets.
Race timing
Strict timing regulations will ensure safety, with specific cut-off times for each race. Athletes not finishing in time will be returned by the rescue boat.
Sources: Shanghai Yiheng Sports, WeChat account of Chongming administration of sports at "ydcm2015"
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