Birmingham Hospice dragon boat race to move to Brindley place canal

Birmingham Hospice’s dragon boat race is moving to Brindleyplace canal and running across two action-packed days this year.

Teams from across Birmingham are invited to come together – whether colleagues, friends or family to compete in this water sport challenge, to raise money for Birmingham Hospice, which provides expert end of life care for local people. 

This year the event runs across Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June,.

Participants need no prior experience, and all training, safety gear and equipment will be provided, ensuring a safe and exciting day for all involved.

Spectators are also encouraged to attend, with plenty of food and drink outlets on offer at Brindleyplace as well as family-friendly activities available throughout the day. 

Samantha Julius, events officer at Birmingham Hospice, said: “We’re so happy we’ve been able to extend the Dragon Boat Race across two days, so we can welcome more teams in 2026, and even more thrilled to be holding it at Brindleyplace.”

“Brindleyplace is such a special venue and has so much to offer that it will be a memorable day for participants and their supporters. We are hoping to raise £20,000 from this event - money that will fund specialist palliative care for those living with a terminal diagnosis.”

Each day will culminate in a grand finale where the fastest teams from the initial heats go head-to-head to be crowned the 2026 Birmingham Hospice Boat Race Champions.