2026 Mangahao Open - Selection Race

​​​​​​​When:  17 January 2026

Where:  Mangahao Whitewater Centre, Shannon

Training Days for both events will be 15th and 16th January.  Time slots will be allocated per club.

2026 NZ Open - ICF Ranking Race

​​​​​​​When:  18 January 2026

Where:  Mangahao Whitewater Centre, Shannon

RACE INFORMATION

ENTRIES

New Zealand Paddlers:

Entries close 31 December 2025

Late entries may be accepted until 7 January 2026

Enter Here  ​​​​​​​For both events - Mangahao Open (17/1/26) and NZ Open (18/1/26)

International Paddlers:

Please enter for the NZ Open via your national federation.  All ICF entries for the NZ Open will be included in the Mangahao Open event as well.

TRAINING ONLY OPTION - 15 and 16 January 

For paddlers not racing the Mangahao Open or NZ Open, but who wish to train on 15 and 16 January 2026,  this option is available in 2026.  Enter here 

RACE BULLETIN

Bulletin 1 - full information included

START LISTS

Start Lists will be published here when available

RESULTS

Results will be published here when racing commences