- Sunday 12 July 2026
Find key Winchester Pedal Paddle Pace event details, including race format, schedule, entry fees and essential guidance for participants.
Date: 12 July 2026
Format: 20k cycle (Winchester & nearby villages), 5k run (Palmers Field -> Hockey Viaduct and back), 2k kayak (river Itchen)
Terrain: Cycling on roads, including gentle hills. Run on a quiet, flat path following the River Itchen. Kayak down the River Itchen, launching from a dedicated pontoon.
Location: Meet Palmers Field. Travel together with bikes to the start at The Broadway, Winchester.
Individuals / Teams: Both welcome
Minimum age: 15+
Max participants: 300 to allow for smoothest possible running of the day
Experience level: Participants of all abilities welcome from first-timers to experienced racers.
Course time: Roughly 2 hours. Times vary greatly. Take as long as you like to finish, including rest stops between stages.
Timed event: Yes, chips provided. Rest periods between each stage do not count towards the final time.
Entry fee: £45 individuals. £75 team of 3
Race support: Marshals are located along all stages of the route, including assisting with water entry.
Spectators welcome: Yes, including at family friendly race village at Palmers Field.
PROVISIONAL
Sunday 12 July 2026
07:30am – Registration opens at Palmers Field
09:00am – Walk in convoy to start line with bikes
09.30am – Bike waves start from The Broadway
1:00pm – Kids 1k fun run at Palmers Field (FREE ENTRY)
1:30pm – Duck race at Palmers Field
1:45pm – Award presentations at Palmers Field
2:00pm – Event closes
Individual £45 | Team of 3 £75
Winchester Pedal Paddle Pace is a not-for-profit event. All proceeds go to support local good causes.
You do not need to fundraise to take part. You may like to use the event to raise money for causes you care about.
Participants get a T-Shirt and medal when they finish the event. If you don’t want these, you can opt out when you register.