UK Watersports Events Calendar

Round off the paddling season with the Charles Hicks Challenge in November, a well-loved canoe marathon event that tests late-season fitness and grit.

Battle the clock on the water at Teddington in this November head race, a popular processional time trial on the Thames for rowing crews of all abilities.

Race along the River Lune in Lancaster at this mid-November head race, a scenic and competitive time trial in the heart of Lancashire.

Junior rowing crews take to the Thames in November for this dedicated head race, a key event for developing young rowers to test their speed and endurance.

The Fours Head is one of the biggest processional races on the Thames, with hundreds of coxed and coxless fours battling the clock from Putney.

Veteran rowers take on the Thames in this prestigious November head race, a fantastic opportunity for experienced crews to test themselves over a classic course.

Head race on the Mersey at Liverpool. A late-season time trial for North West rowing clubs on the famous river.

Small boat crews take on the Thames at Hampton in this late November head race, one of the final processional events of the autumn rowing season.

Late-season head race on the Thames at Wallingford. Fours and eights race in this popular winter fixture for club rowers.

Winter small boats head race on the Severn at Gloucester. One of the last races of the season, hosted by Wycliffe College BC.

The British Rowing Indoor Championships bring together thousands of athletes at the NEC Birmingham to compete on rowing machines. From elite racers to first-timers, it is the UK's biggest indoor rowing event of the year.

Close out the rowing year at the Newark Head, a winter head race on the River Trent. A well-organised event popular with clubs looking for competitive racing in the off-season.

Close out the 2026 rowing season at the Rutherford Head on 5 December — a challenging processional time trial on the Tyne in Newcastle.

Wrap up the rowing year at the Monmouth Winter Head in December, a chilly but rewarding time trial on the River Monnow for hardy crews closing out the season.

Swim England's flagship short-course championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield. The nation's top swimmers compete over 25m in December.

Close out the rowing year at the Remenham Challenge in December, a unique late-season regatta held near the famous Henley stretch of the Thames.

Long-running swim/run event at Littlehampton. Pool swim followed by seafront run, organised by Tuff Fitty Triathlon Club.

Pool-based sprint triathlon at Edge Hill University. Sprint and standard distances plus aquathlon and duathlon options — ideal for first-timers.

North West multisport event with pool swim, hilly bike course and tough hill run finish, plus sprint and standard aquabike and trail run options.

Mass-participation open water swim in Wales' largest natural lake, set in the stunning Snowdonia National Park.

First stop of the EPIC Lakes Open Water Swim Series (16th year). Choose 750m, 1500m, 3000m or 5000m. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

The UK's biggest open water swim. Thousands swim in Windermere over 3 days. Distances from 250m to 10k. Ages 8+. Sponsored by Coventry Building Society.

Multi-day festival at Druridge Bay with open water swims (750m-3K), triathlon, aquathlon and aquabike events in Northumberland.

Second stop of the EPIC Lakes Swim Series. Swim in Ullswater with 750m, 1500m, 3000m or 5000m distances.

Sea swim race around iconic Burgh Island in South Devon with 1 and 2 mile options for adults and juniors.

A 2.1km open water swim in the Thames at Henley — swim the famous Henley reach where the rowers race.

Mass-participation open water swim in a scenic North Welsh lake, organised by Love SwimRun.

Open water swim at the scenic Derwent Reservoir near Consett, County Durham. Multiple distances for all abilities.

Weekend triathlon and duathlon on Lake Windermere. Novice (350m swim), Sprint (750m swim) and Standard (1500m swim) distances plus duathlon options.

A 1.5km midsummer swim in the Thames at Henley — shorter distance option in the popular Henley Swim series.

Long-distance Thames swim with 5.5km, 9km and 13km options along the Marlow/Henley stretch. One of the UK's premier river swims.

Grand finale of the EPIC Lakes Swim Series. Swim in Windermere at Borrans Park. 750m, 1500m, 3000m or 5000m distances.

One of England's oldest seaside regattas with yacht and rowing races, parades, airshows and fireworks over three days in Whitby Harbour.

Open water swim festival with Full Moon (10K), Half Moon (5K) and shorter distances plus a Midland Masters category.

Swim through the iconic Thurlestone Arch in South Devon with 1, 2 and 3 mile options plus junior categories.

Geordieman half-triathlon with open water swim in Ladyburn Lake, scenic coastal bike and flat run. Solo and relay options.

Summer edition at Edge Hill University with new aquabike option (400m swim / 21k bike). Highly rated for first-time triathletes.

England's longest swim — 11 miles end-to-end of Windermere. A bucket-list challenge for serious open water swimmers.

Open water swim at Llyn Brenig reservoir in the Denbighshire hills with multiple distance options.

Major South Coast triathlon with Sprint and Standard distances plus Aquathlon and Aquabike options, featuring a sea swim off Bournemouth's blue-flag beach.

The flagship IRONMAN 70.3 in the South West — 1.2-mile ocean swim, 56-mile bike through Dorset countryside, and 13.1-mile run along Weymouth seafront.

200km non-stop race along the entire navigable Thames. Open to kayak, canoe, SUP and ski craft — one of the UK's toughest paddle endurance events.