10th September 2023 Sunday
near village Dobrohost, on the left bank of old Danube River opposite Dunakiliti in Slovakia. River km 1842
Coordinates of start and registration: 47°59'45.35"S , 17°19'59.61"V
Gabθνkovo kompa pier (Cafe Kompa), river kilometer approx. 1820
9:00 10:00 Registration
10:30 Instructions and course description
11:15 Start line up
11:30 Start of rowing classes
11:35 Start of canoeing classes
14:00 Price giving ceremony
Moderate flow, no portages, sufficient width, no obstacles, beautiful natural course
All classes and age groups have the same course from the start (river km 1842) downstream the Danube River to finish (river km 1820). Distance is 22 km.
Start: near village Dobrohost, on the left bank of old Danube River opposite Dunakiliti in Slovakia. River km 1842
Mass starts of rowing and canoeing + SUP classes will be separated by 5 minutes. Firs start rowing classes, later canoeing and SUP classes in mass start.
Start line will be marked by buoys. Racing boats will be lined up in front line, touring boats in second line. Paddleboards will be lined up after behind canoe boats.
Finish: Gabθνkovo kompa pier (Cafe Kompa), river kilometer approx. 1820
Competitors transport to start venue is individual.
Transport from finish back to start area (bus with trailer) will be arranged by organisers. Request for the transport will be reported during registration. Cost of the transportation is included in start fee.
Competitors can place their personal things before start to the bus and pick them up in finish. Plastic bags for personal things will be available at registration desk.
All boats must be secured by floating device against sinking.
Participants in all classes MUST wear buoyancy aid during the race.
You can apply form online in the section applications no later than September 6. 2023. In exceptional cases, it is also possible to register on the day of the event from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the start (registration) area for a fee of 25.
International participants can pay start fee in cash during registration. Price of the start fee will depend on day of entry.
Part of the start fee is lunch voucher for goulash served in finish in Hullam csarda pub.
Start fee can be paid in cash during registration on start location, or by bank transfer to account SK53 7500 0000 0003 0211 8493. Please write your PAYID as information for recipient. The PAYID number is in the last column of your entry. In case of multiple payment for more competitors, it is necessary to write to information for recipient ALL PAY ID numbers (for example 991715,991716,991718).
Following time limits are defined at checkpoints for smooth course of the race and safety of competitors:
River km 1835 (7km from start) - passing 1 hour after start
River km 1825 (17km from start) - passing 2 hours after start
After the time limit the course will be closed by organisers.
First three boats in each class will be awarded medals and trophies.
Prize money for canoe classes:
First 3 boats in finish - 1. 100 , 2. 70 , 3. 50
First K1 woman or C1 man (whoever faster) - 50
Entering the race I agree with processing the data provided for race regstration.
I declare that I am physically capable to complete course the Danube Canoe and Rowing Marathon.
I am aware that I am taking part on my own risk and I agree with participation conditions.
I declare that I can swim.
All boats must be secured by floating device against sinking.
Participants in all classes MUST wear buoyancy aid during the race.
All participants must wear buoyancy aid during the race.
Competitor who will start before start command, will not pass all course check points and behave unfair during the race, will be disqualified with loss of all rights.
In case of extreme weather or hydrological conditions will be the race cancelled without refunding of start fee.
Competitors younger than 18 years have to submit registration forms together with written approval of their parents or official club representative.
Organisers do not take any responsibility for damages arose to participant or caused by participant.
Organisers reserve the right to change the program.
