EVENT VILLAGE, AFTER PARTY & Hangover day

Let’s make a weekend of it

Our plans for 2025 are taking great shape and we are building on the success of our inaugural year and we are making #R2TC25 even bigger and better!! So save the dates, because its going to be one helluva weekend.

Calling all crew, supporters and participants, you are all invited to the R2TC25 Event Village, After Party and Hangover Day. This is included in your entry fee for you and your supporters.

NEW for 2025 - Event Village

Location: The Finish Line, Riverside Park, Newark Castle 12pm - 5pm

Spectators: The place to cheer your paddlers in, you can relax and soak up the famous #R2TC atmosphere. There will be food vendors, drinks, retail, demo, music and wellbeing zones for you to explore.

Paddlers: Welcome! you have made it to the Castle. Celebrate with drinks, grab some food, start the celebrations with the party vibe and get yourself a well earned massage.

After Party & Award Ceremony

Location: Welbeck Hall, same place as registration.

Time: 6:30pm - Midnight

Dress Code: What ever you like. Official R2TC Merch encouraged, but if you want to go black tie and ball gown please do. Remember to pick up your party crown from the bar :)

Music: DJ Daniel is back and is ready to play all your favourite dance floor classics.

Awards: 730pm - Top 3 from all categories awarded Kings and Queens of the River and Recognition Award for paddlers, volunteers and supporters.

NEW for 2025 - SUNDAY FUNDAY. The Hangover Day

Staying the weekend? Local? Then join us on Sunday 27th April for a chilled day. We don’t want the fun to end. There’ll be demos, talks, social paddles food and more. Everyone Welcome. Full schedule released soon.