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The 2026 Paddle Europe Marathon Championships came to a dramatic close in Romania, with five crew races bringing the final day of competition to an exciting end.

The 2026 Paddle Europe Marathon Championships continued in Bascov, Pitești, with another full day of European titles decided across junior and senior long distance events. From junior kayak and crew boat races to the senior canoe and kayak finals, the day delivered close finishes, tactical battles and several changes from the 2025 European title holders

The 2026 Paddle Europe Marathon Championships in Bascov, Pitești, are already leaving an important mark in the history of European Canoe Marathon, with new categories, first-time podiums and a major medal milestone reached during this year’s competition.

The second day of racing at the 2026 Paddle Europe Marathon Championships in Bascov, Pitești, brought the long distance programme to the centre of the competition, with junior and under 23 titles decided across kayak and canoe events