Canoe Marathan

Canoe marathon is a paddling sport in which athletes paddle a kayak (double-bladed paddle) or canoe (single-bladed paddle) over a long distance to the finish line. According to the International Canoe Federation, standard distances are at least 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) without an upper limit, whereas short distance races range from 3.4 kilometres (2.1 miles) to 10 kilometres (6.2 miles). Many races take place down river sections, which include currents and portages over obstacles. Some competitions draw thousands of competitors and are held over multiple days.