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| Location: | Leeuwarden, The Netherlands |
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| Type: | Ultra Long Distance |
| Date: | 6 - 14 Sep 2025 |
| Organiser: | Stichting Stand Up Paddle |
| Website: | https://sup11citytour.com/ |
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The SUP 11-City Tour is an annual Stand Up Paddle (SUP) event that offers participants a unique opportunity to traverse the historic waterways of Friesland, Netherlands, passing through eleven iconic cities over a distance of approximately 220 kilometers. The 2025 edition presents various formats to cater to both recreational paddlers and competitive athletes.
The SUP 11-City Tour 2025 offers two distinct race formats, catering to different levels of endurance and competition:
> Non-Stop Event (September 6-7, 2025)
> 5-Day Event (September 10-14, 2025)
A more structured experience where participants paddle approximately 45 kilometers per day, stopping overnight in different cities. This format emphasizes camaraderie and cultural immersion, allowing paddlers to enjoy the historic landscapes and vibrant atmosphere of Friesland.
Registration opens on October 15, 2024, and remains available until September 1, 2025. Participants can choose from multiple categories, each designed to accommodate different levels of experience and objectives.
The Recrational option
The SUP 11-City Tour is a 220-kilometer journey through Frysian waterways in the Netherlands, passing eleven historic cities, that offers not only a competitive but also a recreational option for paddleboarders. It fosters a sense of community among athletes from all over the world, connecting them through their shared love for paddleboarding and the desire to challenge themselves, make new friends and share an unforgettable experience.
Recreational Categories and Pricing*
* Within all entry prices is included: event t-shirt, race shirt, lunch, dinner prologue, dinner, massage, usage of GPS tracking system, safety on water and land during event.
Refund Policy:
until June 15th 2025: 100%
between June 16th 2025 – up until July 15th 2025: 50%
between July 16th 2025 – up until August 1st 2025: 25%
after August 1st 2025: 0%
The Competition option
For competitive paddlers, the SUP 11-City Tour is a true test of endurance, speed, and determination. Athletes from around the world come prepared to push their limits, refining their technique and building the stamina required for this grueling race.
The event demands rigorous training and mental resilience, as paddlers strive to be among the fastest and most skilled on the course. While the challenge is intense, the competition fuels motivation, and the spirit of the SUP community makes the journey even more rewarding.
If you’re looking to prove yourself in one of the toughest long-distance SUP races, this is your chance to take on the challenge and compete against the best.
Competition Categories and Pricing*
* Within all entry prices is included: event t-shirt, race shirt, lunch, dinner prologue, dinner, massage, usage of GPS tracking system, safety on water and land during event.
Refund Policy:
until June 15th 2025: 100%
between June 16th 2025 – up until July 15th 2025: 50%
between July 16th 2025 – up until August 1st 2025: 25%
after August 1st 2025: 0%
If you’re looking for the ultimate endurance option, then the NON-Stop option is what you need. This entails paddling the over 200 km waterways along the 11 cities in one continuous effort. The maximum time allowed for women is 36 hours, and for men, it’s 34 hours. The cut-off times are just as strict as those for the original ice skating 11 city tour.
You are permitted to make as many stops as you wish. The event organization will provide support in the cities of Sloten, Workum, Franeker, and Dokkum. However, in between these locations, you have to rely on your own (mandatory) support team for assistance.
For additional information regarding the rules and regulations, please refer to the event guidelines. You can click here.
Non-Stop Categories and Pricing
Refund Policy:
until June 15th 2025: 100%
between June 16th 2025 – up until July 15th 2025: 50%
between July 16th 2025 – up until August 1st 2025: 25%
after August 1st 2025: 0%
Are you ready to join our KIDS Stage with a 10.4 km paddle? The route starts from the rest stop of the main tour participants, passing by the Tegeltjesbrug in Giekerk and continuing via the Bonkevaart to the finish line at Prinsentuin in Leeuwarden, where all other athletes will also complete their race. The full route can be found on this page.
This stage is designed for experienced young paddlers. Please consult with your SUP school about the necessary equipment, how to carry food and drinks during the race, and whether this challenge is suitable for you.
You can choose between:
– Competition Mode (following the SupNL Competition Regulations) with ranking by age category.
– Tour Mode for those who prefer a non-competitive experience.
Schedule:
– Registration: 11:15 AM
– Start: 12:00 PM
– Finish: Between 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Locations:
– Registration & Start: Miedemaweg 33, Oudkerk (Toilet available)
– Finish Line: Prinsentuin, Wissesdwinger 1, Leeuwarden
(Parking near the finish: Dirk Zeperweg, Leeuwarden)
Entry Fee: €50
Includes: GPS Tracker, Race Shirt & Event Shirt, On-Water Safety Support, Medal, Dinner + Drink
Via RACEID.com you will be able to register yourself for the event.
>>>REGISTER HERE<<<
What you can expect:
• Enter for your desired category.
• Option to book accommodation on the boat or holiday house.
• Book a rental rental board.
• Additional you can book extra accommodation to arrive earlier and stay until the Monday after the event.
Curious who has already entered? Click here for the complete startlist.
– Sleeping boats
Participants of the event can opt to stay in comfortable sleeping boats that follow the tour each day. The ships will be docked close to the finish line every day, with shower facilities, toilets, and a social hangout zone for athletes to relive and share stories of their daily challenges. You are welcome to check-in from Tuesday and stay until Sunday morning. Depending on the boat you choose, you may need to pack on Sunday morning and leave your bags on a different boat, which will be communicated on Saturday afternoon.
> Costs
€485 for Athletes from the Tuesday – Sunday: Includes breakfast.
€180 extra for a single room.
€605 for Non-Athletes from Tuesday – Sunday: Includes breakfast, dinner, and drink coins.
€210 for Athletes during the weekend stage from Tuesday – Sunday: Includes breakfast.
€85 extra per night before or after the event: Includes breakfast.
– Holiday house
Newly introduced in 2022, participants can also stay in holiday houses located in the charming town of Witmarsum. These houses offer more space and comfortable beds. A shuttle is available every day to take guests to and from the start and finish lines, and the price is inclusive of the shuttle service.
> Costs
€420 for Athletes from Tuesday – Monday.
€185 extra for a single room.
€545 for Non-Athletes from Tuesday – Monday: Incl. dinner, and drink coins.
– Campsites along the route
You can also arrange your own accommodation on a campsite if you are sleeping in your campervan.
