The countdown is on to Queensland’s biggest paddling events of the year and we want you on the start line.
Whether you’re racing for a state title, chasing a PB, representing your club, or stepping up to your first major championships, the 2026 Paddle Queensland State Champs offer a place for every paddler, across every discipline.
Choose Your Challenge
Sprint Championships
Lake Samsonvale
Saturday 7 February 2026
Speed, precision and explosive racing across 100m, 200m and 500m events in a world-class flatwater setting.
Ocean Racing Championships
Kings Beach → Mooloolaba
Saturday 21 February 2026
Test yourself over an iconic ~20km downwind course and experience the thrill of open-ocean racing on the Sunshine Coast.
Marathon Championships
Lake Samsonvale
Saturday 7 March 2026
Endurance, strategy and grit across single and double races, with both portage and non-portage categories on a premier flatwater course.
Why Enter?
- Compete against the best paddlers in Queensland
- Race across multiple age groups, craft and categories
- Earn state championship results and eligibility for awards recognition
- Represent your club and community on a recognised performance pathway
- Access Emerging Athlete Pathways (EAP) support for eligible junior paddlers aged 10–18, with selected State Championship events approved for financial assistance to help offset travel and participation costs
- Be part of a safe, professionally delivered championship experience
Get Involved
- Enter now via Webscorer
- Lock in your race dates
- Rally your club and crew
- Volunteer and support the sport
Train hard. Race smart. Represent your club.
We’ll see you on the water at the 2026 Paddle Queensland State Championships.