Dice starting time: 5:30pm from 7 October

Lion's River Descent

(8-9 November 2025)

There are effectively 5 race options available over the weekend

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Full 2 Day Race

Cost: R800 (Students and Juniors: R400)

Recommended: K1 - B Grade = ±30km

Day 1

10am - Saturday 8th November

Start: 850m downstream of Caversham Mill

NB No access from the restaurant

Day 1 Finish - Hebron Haven Hotel

Day 2

9am - Sunday 9th November

Start - Portage start from Piggly Wiggly

Finish - HMYC (Midmar Dam)

Day 1 Only

Cost: R550 (Students and Juniors: R275)

Recommended: K1 - B Grade - ±30km

Saturday 8th November

Start - 850m downstream of Caversham Mill

NB No access from the restaurant

Finish - Hebron Haven Hotel

Day 1 Short Course

Cost: R500 (Students and Juniors: R250)

K1 & K2 - C Grade

12pm - Saturday 8th November

Start: River Café, Lions River

Finish - Hebron Haven Hotel

Day 2 Only

Cost: R250 (Students and Juniors: R125)

K1 & K2 - C Grade - ±18kms

9am - Sunday 9th November

Start - Portage start from Piggly Wiggly

Finish - HMYC (Midmar Dam)

Sunday Guppy Race

R30

1:30pm on Sunday 9th November

Start & Finish: HMYC

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a shuttle service (for both days?)

There are 2 options for transport:

1. This option is free and is just a trailer shuttle which leaves from Hebron Haven (finish of Day 1) at 8h30 to the start. Please book with Andy at 084 572 5244

2. ⁠This option costs R100. A driver will be provided to take your car from the start (Caversham) to the finish at Hebron Haven. Please WhatsApp Jen for bookings on 083 383 4882.

Are there any water tables to refill on Day 1?

Yes. Apart from your seconds being able to see you at the easily accessible Lion's River Brewery/NCT Bridge (map link), there is an official seconding table at about ½ way at "The Lion's River Trading Post" (map link) - this spot is also the start of the short course

Are there any take out options on Day 1 on the course if needs be?

The Lion's River Brewery/NCT Bridge (map link) is a great spot for your seconders to see you a few kilometers from the start. "The Lion's River Trading Post" is about ½ way (map link) and is a great spot for your family or seconders to see you.

I will be doing K1 on Day 1 & K2 on Day 2 - can I use the Full 2 Day Race option to enter?

Yes. Make sure you and your day 2 partner enter the "Full 2 Day" race as K1 paddlers and then let Lorna Oliver know that you intend to paddle together on day 2.

You need to be aware that you and your partner won't appear in the overall "Full 2 Day Race" results but rather in the "Day 1" and "Day 2" results respectively.

Are there and seconding/viewing points on day 2?

Yes. There is a great view point at the Petrus Stroom bridge just above Midmar dam (map link). However, please do not park on the bridge or obstruct traffic in any way.

NB Please also keep an eye on children and be aware that traffic will be crossingg the bridge at high speed