Dragon Boat Race

Dragon boat racing is a fun water sport where teams, of ideally 11 people (minimum 7) take part. Each boat has a drummer (one person) beating time to keep the paddlers in unison and guide the boat, the rest of the team sit in pairs and paddle in long, narrow boats decorated like dragons, racing to reach the finish line.

It takes place at Edgbaston Reservoir Birmingham B16 9EE, and there is plenty of parking available.

Ideally, each team should have 11 members: 10 paddlers and 1 drummer. However, you can participate with a team of between 7 people (min) up to 11 people (max). All participants must be at least 14 years old.

Event entry is £110 with a fundraising target of £1,650 (for teams between 7-11 participants)

No, this is a team event so you can’t take part as an individual. Ideally, each team should have 11 members: 10 paddlers and 1 drummer. However, you can participate with a team of between 7 people (min) up to 11 people (max). The minimum age to take part is 14 years old.

You don’t need any experience to take part and you will be provided with everything you need to take on this challenge.

You won’t need to train beforehand (unless you want to!) and you and your team will receive a health and safety briefing and participant advice on the day, you might just want to bring a change of clothes in case you get wet!

Sign up as a team for a £110 entry fee, with a fundraising target of £1,650 and teams must commit to raise £1,000 before 25 August 2025  (for teams between 7-11 participants)

Need help with fundraising? 

By signing up and fundraising for us, you will enable us to provide vital care and support to local people living with a terminal diagnosis, not just now but for many years to come.

You will automatically be set up with an Enthuse fundraising page when you register. If you prefer to fundraise another way then just let us know.

You’ll be able to download your fundraising pack from your email confirmation when you sign up.

If you need some extra support with fundraising please do get in touch with the team at events@birminghamhospice.org.uk or call us on 0121 465 2009.

Your entry includes:

❤️ Dragon Boat during the event, along with buoyancy aids and paddles.

❤️ Safety boat, with qualified driver plus a health and safety briefing on the day.

❤️ A certificate per team

❤️ A trophy for first, second and third place teams

❤️ The winning team will get a bottle of fizz to celebrate and a medal for each team member.

Please note, the deadline for registrations is Wednesday 10^th September. By signing up and raising vital funds you’ll be helping more local people receive the vital care and support they need at the end of their life.  We’re here to help you every step of the way to support you with reaching your fundraising target.