Marlborough Triathlon & Multisport Club

Portage Race 2026 results

Big thankyou to our sponsors for on the day race support and prizes Nautilus Estate, Callahan & Martella Electrical, Topsport Kayaking, Crafty Weka, New Zealand King Salmon, Allan Scott Wines, Le Café, Martella Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.

Congrats to everyone who raced on the weekend!

Great to have our kayakers, waka ama and ocean rowers racing together again. Thanks to all who travelled from near and far!

4 caps left if anyone would like one. $27. Message Mandy Macfarlane😁

Any waka ama crews looking for a crew member for this weekends Portage Race?

Anita is keen to join a team doing any distance for waka ama. Senior Masters but happy to paddle in any category. Unfortunately her team couldnt make it but she has travelled with her husband! Please contact Anita directly on 022 040 8592.

Portage Race 2026 - course update and event details

Sunday 17th May 2026, Picton Foreshore
Race rego on the day from 7.30am
Race briefing 8.20am
Competitors start heading out to Mabel Island from 8.50am
First wave start 9.15am

Course options will be the same as last year. All options start and finish at Mabel Island, approx 2.5km from Picton Foreshore.

Short course 7km (with neutral 7km return, + paddle to and from start/finish line) - Kayak , Waka Ama, Ocean Rowing

Long course with no portages 25km - Kayak and Waka Ama

Long course with portages 25km on the water, 4km total portages - Kayak and W1 / W2 Waka Ama

Online entries will open soon!

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This years Portage Race is locked in for Sunday 17th May!

More info to come as we work through the details and confirm the course for this year.

Come join us for this iconic event in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds!