It is just one of a number of Marathon Canoe Races that are sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association (OMCKRA).
The race attractants Canoeists, Kayakers, Stand Up Paddleboarders, and Outrigger Paddlers from all over the province. There are a great number of classes and a choice of Race Distances.
The New Canal (that surrounds the Holland Marsh) provides one of the best canoe racing courses in Ontario. It is a very safe course, and we are extremely safety conscious.
There are classes for paddlers with very little canoe racing experience, and there are classes for very competitive paddlers. Visit www.marshmash.ca for race classes, distances, and previous results.
The course itself provides great stretches of open water (the canal is approx 2.8m deep throughout). There are no rocks, no rapids, no portages - there may be a few weeds. The race start and finish are at the same spot with plenty of free parking and washrooms.
Sanctioned by the Ontario Canoe Kayak Racing Association.
