SUP Race Events

New dates have been announced and registrations are now open for SUP11 Islands (SUP11 X) – Koh Chang, Thailand, taking place from 30 November to 7 December 2026. Inspired by the iconic SUP 11-City Tour in the Netherlands, SUP11 X was created by Ritske Merkus and Marije Elgersma with a clear mission: to make multi-day […]

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, is set to make history as it hosts Malaysia’s very first long-distance Stand-Up Paddling (SUP) race – the inaugural Borneo International Stand-Up Paddle (BISM) Marathon. Taking place from 27 to 29 March 2026, this landmark event promises to bring together paddlers from across the region and world for a weekend of competition, […]

Le Watermen Karukera Club organisera la 15e édition de ZE RACE le samedi 31 janvier 2026 en Guadeloupe, le rendez-vous phare du downwind longue distance aux Caraïbes. L’événement est ouvert aux SUP, SUP Foil, pirogues, surfskis et prone paddleboards, avec trois formats au programme : ZE RACE SOLO 35 km, ZE RACE Équipage 35 km, […]

Founder-led stories carry a unique weight in any sport – especially when those founders step onto the start line themselves. When leaders test their own equipment in some of the toughest conditions in the world, it shows a level of commitment that goes far beyond product design. That’s exactly the case with Yster SUP, the […]

Welcome to the livestream marathon of Last Paddler Standing 2025 – the most unpredictable, sleep-deprived, edge-of-your-seat SUP race on the planet. Starting December 6 at 9 am at Lake June in Winter, Florida, athletes will paddle a 3.33-mile loop every hour on the hour… and keep going until there’s only one paddler left. No finish […]

The first edition of the Sesimbra SUP Festival delivered a 4th stop and a spectacular finale to the inaugural European SUP League (ESL), uniting more than 100 athletes from 10 nations at Praia do Ouro for a decisive weekend of racing. Organized by the Sesimbra Surf Club, the European Surfing Federation, and the ESL, the […]

As the competitive year winds down and many federations ease into their winter break, the Belgian SUP Tour (BST) is preparing for one final highlight. On Sunday, 14 December, the community will gather in Ghent for SUP4Life – a now iconic end-of-season event that blends high-level competition with festive, family-friendly spirit. Far more than a […]

After five intense days under the blazing Abu Dhabi sun, the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships came to a close with a mix of sweat, emotion, and history being written on the shimmering waters of Hudayriyat Island. As the event speaker alongside my co-commentator Rob, I had the privilege of living every thrilling moment — […]

Welcome to the dedicated 2025 ICF SUP Worlds page! The 2025 ICF Stand-Up Paddleboarding World Championships are making history in Abu Dhabi from 29 October – 2 November, as the UAE hosts the event for the very first time. TotalSUP, the official media partner, is bringing you all the latest updates from this landmark championship […]

The Light Board Corp squad is already warming up in Abu Dhabi, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable week of racing. Reported by Planet Canoe, over 460 paddlers from 54 nations have gathered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the 2025 International Canoe Federation Stand Up Paddling World Championships – […]

As the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships begin this week in Abu Dhabi, one inspiring paddler will be watching from afar. Kateřina Trdlová, from Czechia, will not be on the start line this time, but her story from last year’s Worlds in Sarasota still deserves to be told. In 2024, she claimed gold in the […]

Four hundred and seven athletes are now registered for the 2025 ICF SUP World Championships, set to take place in Abu Dhabi from October 29 to November 2. The stage is set for a very competitive edition, bringing together returning world champions and rising stars. After last year’s thrilling showdown in Sarasota, Florida, USA, all […]

From January 30 to February 1, 2026, Hungary will host the 8th edition of the Youth Pool SUP Challenge — an indoor paddling event unlike any other. Organized by Szabolcs Fodor and his team, this year’s edition takes a bold step forward with international ambitions and €6,000 in prize money for the Open categories. Blending […]

Face à l’île de Ré, la station balnéaire de La Tranche-sur-Mer accueille les Championnats de France de SUP Race 2025, rassemblant 80 athlètes venus de tout l’Hexagone pour trois jours de compétition intense. Au programme : Longue distance le samedi, Technical Race le dimanche et Sprints le lundi, trois formats exigeants qui mettront à l’épreuve […]