SUP THE CREEK
This iconic race returns in 2026
SUP the Creek 2026 –
SUP The Creek is a two day SUP event (you can do a single day) which for many is a fantastic challenge on a beautiful estuary. This challenge is what makes the event unique compared to other races and one eagerly anticipated in the race calendar. Our race team and support boats have been working hard to deliver SUP The Creek to ensure we can host a race that is fun, safe and challenging to varying competency levels so that there is something for everyone.
With 3 distances to choose from on the Distance Race 1 day, 1km, 6km and 12km and a 6km Technical Race and Beach Sprints the next there should be challenge for all levels of paddler. This year see’s our Tech race + Beach Sprints race at South Sands on Saturday 3rd October 2026. On Sunday 4th at our HQ in Kingsbridge, all of which should make for a fun weekend of racing.
Not sure which distance to choose? Why not take a look at the course video’s on our YouTube Channel, links below
Flat water Race Distances-
1KM – Video
6KM – Video
12KM – Video
Tech Race
Tech Race – Video
Pricing
Single Day Ticket Entry £40
Weekend Ticket Entry £70
Please note a £3.50 non refundable admin fee is applied to booking
Event T-Shirt
– You can Pre order our specially designed Technical Tee. This is only available as a pre order and will be available to collect at registration. Available in all Men’s and Women’s sizes.
£20
Friday 2nd October 2026
TBC – Pre-registration/questions –
Saturday 3rd October – TIMES TBC
TBC – Registration / check-in (Open) – Event Site South Sands – TQ8 8LL
TBC – Registration / check-in (Closed)
– Race Briefing
– Tech Race Starts*
– All off water
– Sprints Briefing
– Sprints Heats*
– Sprints Final
– Prize Giving
Sunday 4th October – TIMES TBC
TBC – Registration / check-in (OPEN – Event site, Waterborn HQ TQ7 1HN)
– Registration / check-in (CLOSED)
– Race Briefing
– Race Starts
– All off water
tbc – Prize Giving at The Crabshell Inn TQ7 1JZ
**If conditions are unsuitable to run the Tech safely on the outgoing tide we may well swap the Tech and Sprints order, we will get a better idea of this closer to the date with wind and swell forecasting**
Sign up goes LIVE on Monday 13th April 18:00 until 18th September 2026, after this date no sign ups or category changes are possible!
Sign up / alterations closes midnight GMT 18th September 2026!
See you on the water!
2024 – round up
Tech Photos curtesy of Sarah Thornely (SUPJunkie)
Distance Photos curtesy of Sarah Thornely (SUPJunkie)
2023 Technical Race Recap – https://annagailleamanphotography.zenfoliosite.com/sup-the-creek-2023-technical-1
2023 Distance Race Recap – https://annagailleamanphotography.zenfoliosite.com/sup-the-creek-2023-distance-1
2022 Recap – Distance/Flatwater Race Photos: https://www.jaderogersphotography.com/p358931327
Technical Race Photos: https://www.jaderogersphotography.com/p263873645
SUP The Creek is supported by SUP Event Management LTD as well as many fantastic local Businesses.
Love SUP The Creek? Why not try out sister event Head of the Dart : https://headofthedart.wordpress.com/
*** PREVISIONAL DATE – 2027 Head of the Dart – Saturday 17th April ***
*** PREVISIONAL DATE – 2027 SUP The Creek – 23/24 October 2027 ***
The Paddlers favourite returns for 2026 for its 11th anniversary edition on the 3rd and 4th October 2026.
Entry requirements
SUP The Creek welcomes a wide range of paddlers from intermediate ability through to experienced racers. Depending on the weather conditions, the course can be challenging with chop and wind but have various back up options to move to more sheltered locations.
We want this to be a fun – and safe – event for everyone involved. This means that all entrants must, as a minimum, be able to:
- Paddle, unaided, for the distance selected in all weather conditions.
- Complete the course in 3 under hours.
Consider spending time practising, training and maybe undertaking a coaching programme to prepare for the event.
Saturday 3rd Oct
The Saturday will be the Technical race, we head down to the other end of the Estuary and overlook the English Channel.
Our start and finish location will be the beautiful South Sands and the race will *fingers crossed* have waves on both the bar and at North Sands with beach runs at South Sands between each lap.
Sunday 4th Oct
For the Sunday we have 3* distances to choose from which can be as a Touring class or Racing class
Kingsbridge – A 1km course suitable for Novice/Junior paddlers
Bowcombe – A 6km course suitable for Intermediate paddles
Widegates – The full SUP The Creek course, 12km suitable for those wanting to challenge themselves or to explore the beautiful Kingsbridge/Salcombe Estuary.
We also including a 3km prone class, SUP The Creek Without A Paddle, which is opened up to local RNLI lifeguards and others wanting to challenge themselves in a different discipline of Paddle Boarding.
