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Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon

Start date: 22 May 2026 at time: 09:00

Period: 22 - 24 May 2026

Locality: Tulcea

Organiser: Ivan Patzaichin Association - Mile 23

Event category: SportsEvent

Poster for the Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon

Address: Ivan Patzaichin Memorial - Tulcea

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About the event

Ivan Patzaichin's name is back where it suits him best: in a prestigious sports competition - the Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon, an event dedicated to kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddle enthusiasts, which will take place on the Tulcea - Mila 23 route, from 22-24 May 2025.

The event will take place from 22-24 May, marking the opening of the tourist season in the Delta. The competition will take place on the ecotourism trail „Ivan's Delta”, recently approved by the ARBDD, which links the Ivan Patzaichin Memorial in Tulcea to the Ivan Patzaichin Museum in Mila 23. The 45 km route can be covered either in one day (Elite category) or in two days (Loisir category), offering an experience accessible to both competitive athletes and amateur nature and adventure enthusiasts.

🔹 The event promotes sustainable tourism and is part of the great champion's vision of sport as a means of connecting people and water.

🔹 "The canoe marathon is a unique experience where we carry on my father's vision of the sport. We want it to become a tradition and attract as many lovers of the Delta as possible," said Ivona Patzaichin-Rusu, President of the Ivan Patzaichin - Mile 23 Association.

We are now OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon | 22-24 May | Tulcea - Mile 23
  • 20 February - 14 March - Early Bird registration - 350 lei
  • 15 March - 14 April - Bird registration - 450 lei
  • 15 April - 10 May - Last Call registrations - 500 lei
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Event Programme: Ivan Patzaichin International Canoe Marathon

🔺 22 May
- arrival of participants in Tulcea
- 16:00 - 20:00 kit handover
- 19:00 technical meeting
- Accommodation / overnight stay at the Camping site (Tudor Vladimirescu village)
🔺 23 May
- gathering participants at the boarding point
- 08:00 START ELITE
- 08:15 START LOISIR (day 1)
- STOP race LOISIR at the Pantelei Overnight stop
- Finish race ELITE - at the Ivan Patzaichin Museum Mile 23 (return to Tulcea)
- 19:00 ELITE Awards Ceremony (Tulcea waterfront)
- After party Elite
🔺 24 May
- 08:00 START LOISIR (day 2)
- Finish race LOISIR at the Ivan Patzaichin Museum Mile 23
- 17:00 LOISIR Award Ceremony (Mile 23)
- recreational activities, guided tour Ivan Patzaichin Museum
- Fiesta (music and food)
- Overnight at Mila 23
🔺 25 May - departure of participants to Tulcea

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