What is a SUPathlon

It is the most fun you can have on and off water....a Stand Up Paddleboard followed by a run

We're excited to be working with Nick from GoWithTheFlo once more on this event and have THREE events to choose from this year:

1. THE ORIGINAL SUPATHLON

1km SUP (on a standup paddleboard) - 5km run

First, tackle our 1km course on Black Swan Lake at Dinton Pastures. The 1km course is a rectangle, so there are four turns to navigate before you paddle back into the beach, where you’ll hop off your board and then start our iconic 5km running route around the country park.

There’ll be runners who’ll do their best to complete the paddle, and paddlers trying not to get overtaken by runners… which one are you?! If you’ve taken part before, you’ll want to beat your best time. If you’re new to the event, you’ll be taking part in one of the very few running/paddleboarding events in the country.

2. THE ULTRA SUPATHLON

New for 2025… if you’re looking to really push yourself, why not try two laps, so twice round the 1km SUP lap for a 2km SUP, then twice around the 5km running route to make it a 10km run. Double the distance, double the fun!!

3. THE JUNIOR SUPATHLON

Why should adults have all the fun?

Younger paddlers aged 10 - 16 can also take part in a 500m paddle and 2km run combo, think parkrun with a bit of paddleboarding tagged on! Our younger entrants will be closely monitored around the 500m course on the water, and then by volunteers as they complete an ‘out and back’ 2km course.

This event is NOT SUITABLE for complete novices 

You will be required to have had previous experience on a SUP and confirm that you have when entering. There are plenty of opportunities to gain experience with Dinton Activity Centre.

SUPathlon is a trademark name of Aquaplay, Scotland and is being used with permission.