Unleash your inner dragon in our Dragon Boat Race!
Dragon Boat Race 2025
20 September 2025
Dragon Boat Race 2025
Unleash your inner dragon!
Perfect for workmates, friends or family, gather your crew together for our exciting Dragon Boat Race!
In this exciting, fun and highly competitive challenge, your team of 16 paddlers (and a drummer to keep the rhythm) will take part in at least three 200m races in dragon-decorated boats, cheered on by spectators! The fastest crews go through to the semis and finals, with medals for the top three.
Those watching from the shore will have plenty to entertain them too. There’s an onsite cafe, Forget Me Not pop up shop, tombola and raffle, and you’re welcome to bring your own team gazebo. So why not make a proper day of it?!
Event Schedule
9am – Team arrival to set up
10am – Team registration
10.30am – Racing Starts
4.30pm – Final race, winner announced and trophies given out
Who can take part?
Anyone! Groups of friends, sports clubs, work colleagues, families – all are invited to fire up their inner dragon! No previous dragon boat racing experience required!
If you can’t gather 17 people together, don’t worry, it is recommended to have a minimum of 10 plus the drummer.
Suggested minimum age is 12 years old, everyone taking part must be able to safely sit on a Dragon Boat bench unaided and follow the instructions of the helm. They also should be comfortable in water with the use of a buoyancy aid.
Entry fee: £350 per team of 17
Sponsorship pledge: £1000 per boat (Which works out around £60 per person with a full team)
Distance: 200m course, raced at least 3 times
If you would like any further information, please email: events@forgetmenotchild.co.uk
Our Dragon Boat Race is kindly sponsored by
Event details
When
20 September 2025
Location
Pugneys Country Park, Wakefield, WF2 7EQ, England
Price
£350 per team of 17
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