Participants should be in good physical condition and have rowed their target distance.

Cut-off times are as follow:  full marathon (42km) 5 hres 30 mins; half marathon (21km) 2 hres 45 mins; quarter marathon (10.5 km) 1 hre 20 mins.

The quarter marathon (10.5 km) is open to all shells.

 Permissible shells for the full, and half marathon are as follows:

Single:  Alden Star 16, Martin,Quest;  Echo Islander, Ace, Echo;  Hudson: T-6, Cruiser;  Rossiter Laser;  Maas: Aero, 24

Double: Alden 18 & Star 22; Hudson T-7

Quad:  Hudson T-11;  Winteck Odyssey; European touring boats.

Boat rental is available, for participants outside of Ottawa (provided by the Mobile Touring Center).  Hudson T-7s and T-11s available on a first-come, first serve basis, for $50 and $120 respectively.

Because of the nature of the course, all boats must carry Transport Canada mandated safety equipment: life jackets (one per individual), bailer, throw line and whistle.

The marathon welcomes adaptive rowers each year and  accomodates their requests, but does not provide support beyond the basic framework offered to all rowers.  Security concerns should be brought to the attention of the organizers at the moment of registration.

Participation is contingent on signature of the waiver form.  Fees are non-refundable.