SUP Race Events

Born in Germany and now deeply rooted in Chicago, Kirsten Marina Lefeldt has built a life around the water – and a reputation as one of the most dynamic figures in the SUP scene. Coach, pro racer and adventure mentor, Kirsten’s journey into stand-up paddling started almost by chance: a spontaneous first try on a […]

The UK SUP racing scene has long been one of the most established in the sport – home to world-class athletes, active training hubs and events that bring together not only elite racers, but also aspiring athletes, recreational paddlers, and adventure seekers alike. Now, the scene reaches a historic new milestone. The English Riviera has […]

The Key West Paddle Classic – the longest-running paddleboarding and paddle sport event on the U.S. East Coast – returns for its 29th edition, continuing to prove the power and pull of a true waterman race, drawing athletes from across disciplines. Kicking off on 9 May, this 12-mile, multi-sport challenge remains one of the region’s […]

The 2026 edition of Race to the Castle (R2TC) has wrapped, with the Kings & Queens of the river crowned after a demanding 40km journey from Nottingham to Newark. In the 14 ft board division, Starboard UK rider Paul “PJ” Simmons and Karis Parker—defending her title and representing the Frangipani SUP Team – set the […]

As the week heats up and the inaugural European SUP League (ESL) stop is about to kick off, we caught up with Maria Laura Metta – one of the founding members and advisors of SUP Academy Taranto, hosts of the European SUP League (ESL) Stop #2 in Taranto, Italy. A 23-year-old from Taranto, Maria Laura […]

The Starboard rider from Port Adriano, Mallorca, has been moving steadily up the international ranks since his 2021 junior world title, and  broke through at the highest senior level in 2025, winning the Open Men’s technical world title at the ICF Worlds in Abu Dhabi and taking silver in long distance. In a Spanish team that […]

It seems like UK paddlers often have to take the “high way” – no strangers to unforgiving conditions, they continue to put in the work, hold their own, and consistently show up – not just for races, but for endurance challenges where water and wind can (and will) be unpredictable. Touring around the UK with […]

Inside the European SUP League, a new continental circuit is taking shape with the ambition of bringing structure, visibility, and long-term growth to SUP racing. Built on collaboration between organizers, federations, athletes, and media, the ESL aims to professionalize the sport while keeping its community spirit at its core. From standardized race formats and inclusive […]

Both the athletes under Light Board Corp and the team – pioneers of hollow board construction and organisers of the SUP Alps Trophy series – are gearing up for one of the most anticipated stops of the season: the Lake Rocks Festival, taking place from 14 – 17 May on Faaker See in Austria, which […]

What started as an ambitious idea is quickly becoming one of the Baltic region’s most talked-about SUP events. At the centre of it is Ansis Dobelis – Founder of Supfit.lv and Co-Creator of the SUP King Marathon – Salaca 100 – a challenge that has rapidly built momentum, already attracting over 100 registered paddlers. Launched […]

When SUP stands alongside canoe and kayak at a national event of this calibre, the paddling community can both acknowledge its significance and celebrate by joining in. Brought by The Ivan Patzaichin – Mila 23 Association, in partnership with the National Association of Professional Divers of Romania (ANSPSR), the second edition of the Ivan Patzaichin […]

Putting the spotlight on the next generation of SUP talent, Mario Tagarelli has transformed junior racing and athlete development in Italy. As Coach and President of SUP Academy Taranto, based at Lido Gandoli in Taranto, southern Italy, he is the mastermind behind a training programme that cultivates young paddlers and elevates clubs dedicated to developing […]

Welcome to the livestream of the 2026 Spring SUP Race in Comacchio, Italy, the opening stop of the 2026 ICF SUP Race circuit. We’re broadcasting live on Facebook, YouTube, and right here on TotalSUP.com, where you can follow the livestream players and updated results. Mr TotalSUP Mathieu Astier is on the mic, guiding you through […]

When covering long-distance races and endurance challenges, the goal is often to get to the core of why athletes choose the tougher, more extreme side of the sport. What stood out while working on the story with Ilze Ozolina was not just the physical challenge, but the meditative aspect of long-distance paddling. As she puts […]