THE MURRAY MARATHON
7 days ex Melbourne | Canoe Challenge | Australia
RAW takes to the water this year as we are excited to be part of the YMCA Murray Marathon. This event is now in it's 40th year and the YMCA has taken over as the charity, injecting new life into this iconic event. The Murray Marathon is the World's longest canoe event covering 404km of the Murray River between Yarrawonga on the 27th December and heads downstream to finish on New Year's eve in Swan Hill. The Murray Marathon is also renowned for the fun & camaraderie that accompanies the event with entertainment laid on in the rolling camps that accompanies paddlers. To join the trip pay a personal deposit of $500 at the time of registering and fundraise $2500 for the cost of the trip.
Day 1 - (Dec 26) Melbourne - Tocumwal / Scrutineering and Briefing
Day 2 - Drive to Yarrawonga. Canoe to Tocumwal 94km
Day 3 - Canoe Tocumwal - Picnic Point 96km
Day 4 - Canoe Picnic Point - Echuca 76km
Day 5 - Canoe Echuca - Torrumbarry 63km
Day 6 - Canoe Murrabit - Swan Hill 75km
Day 7 - Return to Melbourne
What's It All About?
Experience one of Australia's most iconic public sporting events - the Murray Marathon. For most of us the thought of paddling 400km is very daunting but as part of a relay team it becomes a very achievable goal, even if you are a complete novice at paddling.
During the race you will be part of a relay team of 8 people and you'll be transferred from your accommodation to the race checkpoints in time for your section, or onwards to the next race section. If you are doing one section each day that means you'll be paddling an average distance of 17km - 20km. For those keen to push further you could tackle two sections and do up to 40km in a day. In between you get to relax, enjoy the hospitality and take in the carnival atmosphere of the Murray Marathon. Whether you want to join as an individual, couple or a small group, taking on the YMCA Murray Marathon as a RAW Challenge is a great opportunity to give yourself a worthy fitness goal, try a new sport and enjoy a week of fun while raising money for a worthy charity.
What's Included
Experienced RAW Challenge event staff
Use of a TK2 boat during the race
Support vehicles
6 night's Accommodation - (2 Tocumwal, 2 Echuca and 2 Swan Hill)
Return transport from Central Melbourne to race start / finish
All transfers required during the race between checkpoints
Transfers to and from accommodation
3 meals a day of good nutrition during the event ( 6x B, 6xL, 5x D)
Healthy snacks refreshments, sports supplements, powerade etc
Shade marquee with chairs, tables at checkpoints
Hot and ice - cold beverages
Basic First aid support supplies
Murray River Cruise with dinner
What's Excluded
Breakfast on day 1, lunch and dinner on day 7
Dinner on Day 6 (last night celebration dinner in Swan Hill)
Book Now or Call
Need to know more about this trip? Drop us an email or telephone us on (03) 9597 0799. If you're ready to book just click on the date of your departure and complete our simple 3-step booking form online. You can confirm your booking by credit card online or over the phone.
