Join us for an exhilarating team event which will see you take to the water with family, friends or colleagues all in aid of Birmingham Hospice.
Sign up for our NEW team challenge!
Get a team of family, friends or colleagues together for an unforgettable water adventure at our new Dragon Boat Race in aid of Birmingham Hospice.
Taking place at Edgbaston Reservoir, you won’t need any experience to take part, and will be provided with everything you need to take on this exciting team challenge.
By taking part you will help those living with a terminal diagnosis to receive the care and support they deserve, making every moment matter.
Event FAQs
Dragon boat racing is a fun water sport where teams, of ideally 11 people (minimum 7) take part. Each boat has a drummer (one person) beating time to keep the paddlers in unison and guide the boat, the rest of the team sit in pairs and paddle in long, narrow boats decorated like dragons, racing to reach the finish line.
Ideally, each team should have 11 members: 10 paddlers and 1 drummer. However, you can participate with a team of between 7 people (min) up to 11 people (max). All participants must be at least 14 years old.
The entry fee to participate is £110, with a fundraising target of £1,650 no matter how many team members you have.
No, this is a team event so you can’t take part as an individual. Ideally, each team should have 11 members: 10 paddlers and 1 drummer. However, you can participate with a team of between 7 people (min) up to 11 people (max). The minimum age to take part is 14 years old.
You don’t need any experience to take part and you will be provided with everything you need to take on this challenge.
You won’t need to train beforehand (unless you want to!) and you and your team will receive a health and safety briefing and participant advice on the day.
The registration fee is £110 for a team, no matter the size of your team.
There is a team fundraising target of £1,650 and teams must commit to raise £1,000 before 25 August 2025. Your fundraising will enables us to provide vital care and support to local people living with a terminal diagnosis, not just now but for many years to come.
Need help with fundraising?
You will automatically be set up with an Enthuse fundraising page when you register. If you prefer to fundraise another way then just let us know.
You’ll be able to download your fundraising pack from your email confirmation when you sign up.
If you need some extra support with fundraising please do get in touch with the team at events@birminghamhospice.org.uk or call us on 0121 465 2009.
Your entry includes:
❤️ Dragon Boat during the event, along with buoyancy aids and paddles.
❤️ Safety boat, with qualified driver plus a health and safety briefing on the day.
❤️ A certificate per team
❤️ A trophy for first, second and third place teams
❤️ The winning team will get a bottle of fizz to celebrate and a medal for each team member.
If you have any other questions, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact our friendly Events Team on 0121 465 2009 or by emailing events@birminghamhospice.org.uk.
Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
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