Great Ouse Marathon
This race took place on 7 September 2025.
Regatta
5,000m course
- British Rowing region
- Eastern
- Date
- Sunday 7 September 2025
- Venue
- Great Ouse
- Organised by
- Isle of Ely Rowing Club
Great Ouse Marathon was a multi-lane sprint regatta, raced side-by-side over a marked course held on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at Great Ouse in Ely, Cambridgeshire over a 5,000m course. The fixture was organised by Isle of Ely Rowing Club. Great Ouse Marathon had 4 boat classes including Single Scull, Double Scull, Quad Scull, Eight.
Who races here
From the last race (2025).
129
crews
60%
masters
89%
sculling boats
7
eights raced
Masters: 78 crews in the last race, mostly singles, doubles and quads. Bands A to G raced.
Who races here
In the last race (2025) this race had 129 crews. Most crews were masters (60%). Sculling boats made up 89% of entries. Masters crews made up 60% (78 crews), mostly singles and doubles.
129 crews across 1 editions. The grids combine all years shown.
Will my crew have racing here?
See which crews raced before. This does not confirm this year's entry categories.
No matching crews were recorded for Masters A men's quad in the last 1 year.
- 2025: No band A men's quad raced. Other masters crews raced in Masters F men's quad (3 crews)
Junior crews can often enter an older age category. Check the event's rules.
Crews by age and boat
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| Age group | 1x Single | 2x Double | 2- Pair | 4x Quad | 4x+ Coxed quad | 4- Four | 4+ Coxed four | 8+ Eight | 8x+ Sculling eight | All boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 7 | |||||||||
| Senior and open | 44 | |||||||||
| Masters | 78 | |||||||||
| University and college | 0 | |||||||||
| Beginner | 0 | |||||||||
| All ages | 59 | 31 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 129 |
Crews per cell
0
1-9
10-24
25-49
50-99
100-199
200+
Masters crews by band
Each crew counts in its own band. Choose a cell to see the races.
| Boat | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x Single | |||||||||||
| 2x Double | |||||||||||
| 2- Pair | |||||||||||
| 4x Quad | |||||||||||
| 4x+ Coxed quad | |||||||||||
| 4- Four | |||||||||||
| 4+ Coxed four | |||||||||||
| 8+ Eight | |||||||||||
| 8x+ Sculling eight |
Crews per cell
0
1-9
10-24
25-49
50-99
100-199
200+
Categories raced
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Junior 4 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| J16 single Op.J16.1x | 3 |
| J16 women's single W.J16.1x | 2 |
| J16 double Op.J16.2x | 1 |
| J18 sculling eight Op.J18.8x+ | 1 |
Senior and open 17 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Open single, band 2 B2.Op.1x | 4 |
| Open single, band 3 B3.Op.1x | 4 |
| Women's double W.2x | 4 |
| Women's single, band 2 B2.W.1x | 4 |
| Women's single, band 3 B3.W.1x | 4 |
| Open quad Op.4x | 3 |
| Open single, band 1 B1.Op.1x | 3 |
| Women's coxed four W.4+ | 3 |
| Mixed eight Mx.8+ | 2 |
| Mixed quad Mx.4x | 2 |
| Open coxless four Op.4- | 2 |
| Open double, band 1 B1.Op.2x | 2 |
| Open double, band 2 B2.Op.2x | 2 |
| Women's single, band 1 B1.W.1x | 2 |
| Open eight Op.8+ | 1 |
| Women's coxed quad W.4x+ | 1 |
| Women's eight W.8+ | 1 |
Masters 31 categories raced
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Masters D women's double W.Mas.D.2x | 4 |
| Masters E men's double Op.Mas.E.2x | 4 |
| Masters E men's single, band 3 B3.Op.Mas.E.1x | 4 |
| Masters E women's double W.Mas.E.2x | 4 |
| Masters B men's single Op.Mas.B.1x | 3 |
| Masters C men's double, band 1 B1.Op.Mas.C.2x | 3 |
| Masters C men's double, band 2 B2.Op.Mas.C.2x | 3 |
| Masters C men's single, band 1 B1.Op.Mas.C.1x | 3 |
| Masters C men's single, band 2 B2.Op.Mas.C.1x | 3 |
| Masters C women's quad, band 1 B1.W.Mas.C.4x | 3 |
| Masters C women's quad, band 2 B2.W.Mas.C.4x | 3 |
| Masters D women's single W.Mas.D.1x | 3 |
| Masters E men's single, band 1 B1.Op.Mas.E.1x | 3 |
| Masters E men's single, band 2 B2.Op.Mas.E.1x | 3 |
| Masters E women's single W.Mas.E.1x | 3 |
| Masters F men's quad Op.Mas.F.4x | 3 |
| Masters F men's single Op.Mas.F.1x | 3 |
| Masters G men's single Op.Mas.G.1x | 3 |
| Mixed masters C quad Mx.Mas.C.4x | 3 |
| Mixed masters F double Mx.Mas.F.2x | 3 |
| Masters A men's single Op.Mas.A.1x | 2 |
| Masters B women's quad W.Mas.B.4x | 2 |
| Masters C men's coxed quad Op.Mas.C.4x+ | 2 |
| Masters B men's coxless pair Op.Mas.B.2- | 1 |
| Masters D men's coxless pair Op.Mas.D.2- | 1 |
| Masters D women's eight W.Mas.D.8+ | 1 |
| Masters E men's coxed four Op.Mas.E.4+ | 1 |
| Masters F women's coxed quad W.Mas.F.4x+ | 1 |
| Masters G men's eight Op.Mas.G.8+ | 1 |
| Mixed masters B coxed quad Mx.Mas.B.4x+ | 1 |
| Mixed masters D double Mx.Mas.D.2x | 1 |
Counts come from the published results of past races. Organisers can merge or split categories each year, so check the current entry categories before you enter.
Venue location
About this regatta
Welcome to the Isle of Ely Rowing Club. We offer various squads for both competitive and recreational rowing, including a seasonal learn-to-row course for novices. Established in 2004, we aim to make rowing accessible for all ages and abilities. We also engage with local schools to promote rowing as a sport.
Course
The Straight runs for 5km from Ely to Littleport and is one of the longest stretches of row-able water available.
Boat classes
- Single Scull
- Double Scull
- Quad Scull
- Eight
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Great Ouse Marathon 2025: common questions
When did Great Ouse Marathon 2025 take place?
Great Ouse Marathon 2025 took place on Sunday 7 September 2025.
Where was Great Ouse Marathon held?
Great Ouse Marathon was held at Great Ouse in Ely, Cambridgeshire. The venue sits in Ely, Cambridgeshire.
What format was Great Ouse Marathon raced in?
Great Ouse Marathon was listed as a multi-lane sprint regatta, raced side-by-side over a marked course, over 5,000m.
Which boat classes were listed at Great Ouse Marathon?
Great Ouse Marathon listed 4 boat classes: Single Scull, Double Scull, Quad Scull, Eight.
Who could race at Great Ouse Marathon?
Great Ouse Marathon accepted entries for Juniors, Adults, Seniors crews.
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