Saturday 28th October 1979 Click here to find out more about the Marathon's history.

Yes, enter as normal but leave the equestrian leg with no participant. You may subsequently find a horse or one may be provided. If on the day you compete and complete all legs except the equestrian you will default into the Non Equestrian section (NE).

Bibs are collected at the end of the Canoeing leg and sorted into Equestrian & Non Equestrian. Non Equestrian bibs are taken to the start of the cycling leg for the riders. Equestrian bibs are taken to the start of the Equestrian leg. Note: For Non Equestrian competitors it is their responsibility to get to the start of the Cycling leg.

Yes! By selecting multiple legs during registration for all legs to be competed and signing the legal waiver you are indicating that you have trained and are competent to compete in the sections entered.

Yes! We'd be delighted to! You can place an "ad" for team members on our "Blackwood Marathoners" Facebook group,and Instagram or you can message or email us at info@blackwoodmarathon.org , our Competitor Coordinator, will be in contact with you and help you find a team!

Yes! Provided that they are different legs. You will need to do 2 separate registrations as a Team Member. By selecting different Teams and Legs for each registration and signing the legal waiver you are indicating that you have trained and are competent to compete in the sections entered.

You can safely agist your horse at a number of locations around Bridgetown. You may choose to stay at the Bridgetown Sports Ground where horse floats are welcomed and you can camp on the same site. Please go to the STAY page to see further details or contact us to discuss your requirements and we will do our best to help you find a suitable location.

All types of self propelled water craft can be used. The river course is mostly long pools with some flowing water over rocks and around trees. Portage is necessary at some parts of the course. Conditions can vary and do depend on the water level.

Yes! The Team Manager will have to pay for the Team when completing the online registration. Team Member can then register and join the team at no charge. NOTE: This is the only way to pay.