Power and Water Katherine Red Cross Canoe Marathon

Territorians from the Top End to the Red Centre with a taste for water sports will converge on Katherine this weekend to participate in the annual Power and Water Katherine Red Cross Canoe Marathon.

A highlight of the Territory’s canoeing calendar, the event consists of paddling a canoe or kayak for 20 kilometres down the Katherine River from the High Level Bridge to Galloping Jacks. Contestants can also opt to take a longer course, which runs for 47km, and ends at Carbeen Park.

The marathon, in its 26th year, will be held on Sunday 10 June. It is open to individuals and teams, and there are also different classes for juniors and seniors.

Power and Water’s sponsorship manager, Jan Stafford said the Corporation has sponsored this event for the past seven years, and is proud to be associated with this Territory tradition.

“We have enjoyed our association with this great community and sporting event, and look forward to many more years of continued sponsorship,” said Ms Stafford.

For more information on the marathon, contact the Katherine Red Cross, Jane Cooper on 8971 1246.

Contact:
Jan Stafford,
Corporate Communications
Ph: 8985 8540