Fun community challenge for all ages and abilities - Join us and paddle 2K, 5K or 10K by Kayak or Bellboat

SBPC Paddle-Thon 2026 🛶

A fun, community paddle challenge for all ages and abilities.

Join us for the SBPC Paddle-Thon 2026 and challenge yourself to paddle 2K, 5K or 10K along the beautiful Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

Whether you’re new to paddlesport or an experienced paddler, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy time on the water, challenge yourself and be part of a fun community event.

📅 Date: Sunday 23 August 2026

📍Location: Whitehouse Wharf, Selly Oak

Your Challenge:

🛶 2K / 5K / 10K – Family-friendly paddle

🏅 Certificate for every finisher

What’s Included

Kayak and paddle

Buoyancy aid

Safety briefing

Qualified instructors and safety cover

Certificate on completion

Arrival Times

To help the event run smoothly, participants will be allocated an arrival time between 8:00am and 11:00am, depending on their chosen distance and the number of entries. Your allocated arrival time and full joining instructions will be emailed before the event.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the weather that you don’t mind getting wet

Secure footwear (no flip-flops)

A change of clothes and towel

Water and any snacks you may need

If you have any questions before booking, please contact us at SBPC@mail.com.

Description supplied by the event organiser.