The Devizes to Westminster International Canoe race is an ultra marathon that takes place every Easter weekend and is the longest non-stop canoe race in the world.

Starting in Devizes in Wiltshire, the race travels down the Kennet and Avon Canal until it joins the River Thames at Reading, then follows the River Thames to Westminster in the heart of London.

The race is 125 miles long and includes numerous locks, so as well as arduous paddling, there is a considerable amount of running involved too.

Junior crews and single craft can only race in stages over four days, but senior doubles crews can opt for the non stop race, paddling and running continuously throughout the day and night until they arrive at Westminster125 miles later.