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Rowing for the Determined, the Hard Core, the Crazy…
Marathon and Ultra Rowing are not for everyone, but many of our customers enjoy the challenge of going for the long distance. Even if you would never dream of rowing a marathon yourself, you might enjoy reading stories about those who do, and you will be amazed at some of the records. Marathon rowing has also been used very successfully to raise funds for a variety of causes.
Concept2 recognizes the following marathon events and categories:
- Individual Marathon
42,195 meters all in one sitting. This event is included in our Online Ranking, where you can register your time and view the times of others who have entered their times for this challenging distance. If you send us documentation of your marathon, we will send you the official C2 Marathon Mug to commemorate your achievement.
- 100,000 Meter Challenge
Team or Individual. This event was originally designed for small teams, but we have had hardy individuals complete it solo as well.
- 24 Hour Row
Team or Individual. This event has been done by a number of individuals as a fundraiser. It is also popular with rowing teams, who use it as both a fundraiser and a team-building experience.
- Million Meter Row
Team only (so far) This takes over two full days to complete. Top finishers have handled this event as a rapid-fire relay, changing rowers on the fly as often as every minute to keep up a blistering average pace for over 53 hours.
- Longest Continual Row
Here's the real open-ended challenge. It has worked its way up to a current record of 1010 hours (42 days!). Any takers?
Marathon Categories for Individuals By:
Age
...30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69…
Gender
Women, Men
Weight
Heavyweght, Lightweight
The lightweight cutoff is 135 lbs for women and 165 lbs for men. Weigh yourself before you begin the marathon row!
Marathon Categories for Teams By:
Size
2 Person
Small Team (3 to 10 people)
Large Team (11 or more people)
Gender
Women, Men, Mixed
A 2 Person mixed team must have 1 woman and 1 man
A mixed Small or Large team must be comprised of at least 1/3 women. |
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