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| Location: | Thailand |
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| Type: | SUP Race |
| Tagged: | Cassie Salter, Race To The Castle, Race To The Jungle |
| Date: | 12 - 13 Dec 2026 |
| Organiser: | Cassie Salter x SUP Fitness UK |
| Website: | https://www.race2thecastle.com/ |
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| Email: | racetothecastle@supfitness.co.uk |
Registrations are now open for the Race To The Jungle!Â
For a detailed event brochure, please contact the Team on racetothecastle@supfitness.co.ukÂ
Brought by Cassie Salter of SUP Fitness –Wellbeing and Adventure, the Race to the Jungle is the hot, tropical cousin of the Race To The Castle (R2TC). Locks give way to palm trees. Newark Castle is replaced by jungle.
The Trent Basin is swapped for towering tropical mountains.
What doesn’t change?
The unmistakable R2TC atmosphere, the crew, the organisation, the attention to detail… and the legendary
after-party. This time, we’re doing it with our Thai family at SUP Hire Thailand Co Ltd, bringing local expertise,
jungle knowledge, and true Thai hospitality to the experience.
You want a new finish line?
We’ve got one for you… Sunday’s river paddle finishes beneath the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai. This isn’t just a race. It’s a tropical adventure weekend.
Race to the Jungle is a two-day paddle event deep in the jungles of Thailand, it’s also a shared experience. Whether you’re paddling competitively, paddling for adventure, or supporting your partner or friend at the event, the weekend blends racing, adventure, exploration, and connection, with the Royal River Kwai Hotel as the hub for the entire weekend.
Friday, 11 December
Arrival & Welcome in Kanchanaburi
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Saturday, 12 December
12km Technical Race at Lake View
The weekend racing begins at Lake View, Kanchanaburi, a vast dammed lake surrounded by jungle and mountains. This 12km paddle unfolds across calm, expansive water, with forested slopes rising straight from the shoreline and the sounds of birds echoing around the lake.
For paddlers, it’s a test of rhythm, focus, and connection with the environment. For guests, it’s a front-row seat to one of the most striking landscapes of the weekend. After the finish, lunch is included at Lake View, allowing paddlers and their guests to relax together, refuel, and take in the scale of the setting before returning to the hotel.
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Sunday, 13 December
38km River Kwai Downriver Race
Day two is all about flow and momentum. The 38km downriver paddle follows the River Kwai through sweeping bends, jungle-lined banks, and long, flowing sections. It offers constantly changing scene, jungle, mountains, and big views, creating a true sense of adventure at every turn. The course passes through Elephant Corner, where the river sweeps around a broad jungle bend.
It’s a place that feels unmistakably wild, quiet, watchful, and full of possibility. The race finishes in unforgettable style, paddling beneath the iconic Bridge over the River Kwai, marking the end of an exhilarating passage through one of Thailand’s most historic rivers.
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Sunday Evening (Paddlers & Guests)
Join the legendary after-party, awards and evening celebrations
Monday, 14 December
Departure
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But it’s more than just paddling…
And because the jungle deserves more time… There is an option to join the 7-Day Adventure Bolt On Explore Thailand properly and immerse yourself in the River Kwai region before the event weekend. Paddling, adventure, culture, and jungle experiences. A perfect way to acclimatise and settle into the rhythm of the place!
