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GETTING RACE READY
SUP RACING IS AN INCREDIBLY DIVERSE PART OF THE SPORT AND SOMETHING NOT JUST RESERVED FOR THE ULTRA-FIT OR YOUNGER PADDLER . SUP RACING OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE , INCLUDING NOVICES WITH LOCAL CLUB RACING THROUGH TO ULTRA DISTANCE EVENTS OVER SEVERAL DAYS , AND RIGHT HERE IN THE UK , YOU CAN TAKE PART IN THEM ALL .
Setting the scene In many ways , SUP racing is similar to running . There are similar steps in the distances from sprints to short courses , mid distances to marathon races and beyond . The most popular events attract around 200 paddlers and are often around 10km in length . There are multiple board or paddler categories depending on the specific event setup , offering a competitive spirit through the fleet and a challenge for newcomers .