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Discover hundreds of SUP races throughout the world and find a good excuse to travel and compete or watch the SUP race action LIVE with TotalSUP. We interview weekly SUP race event organizers and participating SUP racers. For a full calendar of Stand Up Paddle Race events, click on our EVENTS section in the top navigation bar!

SUP4Life 2024 Countdown: Inside the Belgian SUP Tour x WWSV Collaboration for Sports Development

6 Nov 2024

SUP4Life 2024 Countdown: Inside the Belgian SUP Tour x WWSV Collaboration for Sports Development

When grassroots rider passion sparks a thriving SUP community, backed by watersport organisations with a shared vision for growth, good things can happen. As we approach the annual charity-driven, SUP4Life event (12km canal race) and the Belgian SUP racing season finale, held on 15 December in Ghent, TotalSUP sat down with Vincent Claeskens, Founder and […]

An Adventure of Endurance and Friendship: Thomas Schillig‘s Return to SUP 11 Islands in Thailand

3 Nov 2024

An Adventure of Endurance and Friendship: Thomas Schillig‘s Return to SUP 11 Islands in Thailand

In one month, the SUP 11 Islands Tour in Thailand welcomes back long-distance paddler Thomas Schillig for a five-day journey through stunning landscapes and open seas. Running from December 3rd to 8th, the event challenges paddlers with an average of 25 kilometers per day. Thomas, who began paddling in 2011, is known for his work […]

The Ardèche Gorges Marathon Turns 40: A Milestone for France’s Iconic River Race

31 Oct 2024

The Ardèche Gorges Marathon Turns 40: A Milestone for France’s Iconic River Race

This year, the “Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche” celebrates its 40th anniversary, a milestone for this legendary event organized by the Vallon Plein Air club. Each year, between 1,200 and 2,000 participants, including more than 100 Stand Up Paddlers, embark on this 28 km descent through the heart of the gorges, one of the […]

Le Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche Fête 40 Ans de Passion et d’Aventures

26 Oct 2024

Le Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche Fête 40 Ans de Passion et d’Aventures

Cette année, le Marathon International des Gorges de l’Ardèche fête son 40e anniversaire, une édition exceptionnelle pour ce rendez-vous légendaire organisé par le club Vallon Plein Air. Chaque année, entre 1200 et 2000 participants, dont une centaine de passionnés de Stand Up Paddle, se lancent dans cette descente de 28 km au cÅ“ur des gorges, […]

Starboard Sensation: Alba Frey’s Lightning-Fast Ascent to Sprint World Title

23 Oct 2024

Starboard Sensation: Alba Frey’s Lightning-Fast Ascent to Sprint World Title

In just two and a half years, Starboard SUP racer Alba Alonso Frey from Spain has made a meteoric rise in the world of SUP racing. Recently crowned the 2024 ISA Sprint World Champion, Alba also helped Team Spain claim the Nations World Champion title at the ISA World Championships in Copenhagen. In a thrilling […]

6th Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo SUP Race 2024: Compete on Spain’s Scenic Coast

22 Oct 2024

6th Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo SUP Race 2024: Compete on Spain’s Scenic Coast

The 6th Gran Carrera del Mediterráneo SUP Race will be held on 10 November in Santa Pola, Spain. Organized by Daniel Parres from the Club Deportivo Parres in Spain, he is a water sports expert, this event is a key stop in the Spanish SUP racing circuit, offering a thrilling 13 km coastal route near […]

Loranne Vleminckx and Kjell De Bruyn Crowned Belgian Long Distance Champions

20 Oct 2024

Loranne Vleminckx and Kjell De Bruyn Crowned Belgian Long Distance Champions

The next-to-last race of the 2024 Belgian SUP Tour (BST) took place recently at the Brugges Classic in Bruges, hosting the Belgian Open Long Distance SUP Championships. Originally scheduled a month earlier, the event was postponed due to the presence of blue algae, but athletes arrived in peak form, four of them fresh from competing […]

100 Meters to Glory: Andrey Kraytor’s Dual Race for Gold with Union Paddlers

19 Oct 2024

100 Meters to Glory: Andrey Kraytor’s Dual Race for Gold with Union Paddlers

Andrey Kraytor, the former canoe sprint world champion and now renowned SUP sprinter, is gearing up for the ICF SUP World Championships in Sarasota, Florida wearing multiple hats. With Union Paddlers offering their crucial rental service, athletes from across the globe will have access through Andredy Kraytor to top-tier gear, breaking down one of the […]

From Dutch Canals to Thai Paradise: SUP11 Islands Tour 2024 hits Koh Chang, Thailand

18 Oct 2024

From Dutch Canals to Thai Paradise: SUP11 Islands Tour 2024 hits Koh Chang, Thailand

As winter approaches in the northern hemisphere, the paddling world is gearing up for an exciting new challenge from December 3-8, 2024- the SUP11 Islands Tour in Koh Chang, Thailand. Building on the success of the iconic SUP11 City Tour in the Netherlands, this tropical edition offers, in less than two months, a unique opportunity […]

Saint-Raphaël se prépare à accueillir les Championnats de France de SUP Race 2024

18 Oct 2024

Saint-Raphaël se prépare à accueillir les Championnats de France de SUP Race 2024

Le circuit Open de France de SUP race étant désormais terminé, place aux très attendus Championnats de France de SUP Race 2024 qui se dérouleront cette année à Saint-Raphaël, du vendredi 25 au lundi 28 octobre. Cet événement majeur est organisé par le club E.G.E. Extrême Glisse Evénement, déjà bien connu pour avoir orchestré les […]

Infinity SUP Riders Dominate at Pan American Surf Games with 3 Gold and 1 Silver

16 Oct 2024

Infinity SUP Riders Dominate at Pan American Surf Games with 3 Gold and 1 Silver

Infinity SUP athletes made a massive impact at the 2024 PASA Pan American Surfing Games in Punta Rocas, Lima, Peru, clinching three gold medals and one silver across SUP Surf and SUP Race events. Peruvian SUP Surfers Sebastián Gómez, Vania Torres as well as Puerto Rican and Argentinian SUP Racers Mariecarmen Rivera and Juliette Duhaime […]

Gnarly Long Distance and Epic Sprint Races at the 2024 Madeira Island SUP Challenge

15 Oct 2024

Gnarly Long Distance and Epic Sprint Races at the 2024 Madeira Island SUP Challenge

Organized by Clube Naval do Funchal, the 2024 Madeira Island SUP Challenge showcased thrilling action across two days of competition, drawing top athletes from across Portugal and beyond to the picturesque Funchal Bay. The event, part of the 5th stage of the National SUP Race Championship, began with an exciting long-distance race on Day 1, […]

Molokabra 2025: Ride the Wind Swells in Brazil’s Triple Downwind Race!

14 Oct 2024

Molokabra 2025: Ride the Wind Swells in Brazil’s Triple Downwind Race!

After an unforgettable 2024 edition, I’m excited to share with you that Molokabra, Brazil’s biggest downwind multicraft competition (SUP, SUP Foil, Outrigger Canoe, Va’a, Surfski, Prone paddleboard, Wing, Kite etc.), is returning for its seventh edition from August 22nd to 31st, 2025, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Having experienced it firsthand, I can honestly say that […]

Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez 2024: Downwind Madness in SUP Race and SUP Foil! An Interview with Race Director Fred Bonnef

13 Oct 2024

Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez 2024: Downwind Madness in SUP Race and SUP Foil! An Interview with Race Director Fred Bonnef

From October 18 to 21, Les Ailes de Saint-Tropez (LAST) returns for a second special Downwind edition in the legendary bay of Saint-Tropez. After a successful first edition in 2023, this multi-sport event aims to become a must-attend for SUP race and SUP foil enthusiasts, especially those passionate about downwind. This year, the competition expands […]