EVENT VILLAGE, AFTER PARTY & Hangover day

Let’s make a weekend of it

Our plans for 2026 are taking great shape and we are building on the success of our first two years and we are making #R2TC26 even bigger and better!! So save the dates, because its going to be one helluva weekend.

NEW for 2026 - Event Village & AFTER PARTY BOTH AT NEWARK CASTLE

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: Marquee in the park. Finish Line, Riverside Park, Newark Castle 6pm - 11pm

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.

SUNDAY FUNDAY. The Hangover Day

Staying in Newark? Then join us on Sunday 26th April for a chilled day, yoga in the park, demos, fun races on “The Royal Finish”

We don’t want the fun to end. Everyone Welcome.