The table below indicates the categories available to enter
| Category |
| K4/OC6/other large team boat |
| Open Female |
| Open Male |
| Open Doubles (incl mixed) |
| Open Female Doubles |
| Junior Male (18years and under in year of event) |
| Junior Female (18years and under in year of event) |
| Junior Doubles (both 18years and under in year of event) |
| VJ: Veteran/Junior Doubles (35yrs + & Junior as above) |
| Masters 50+ Male |
| Masters 50+ Female |
| Masters 50+ Doubles (incl mixed) |
| Masters 50+ Female Doubles |
| Open C1 Male |
| Open C1 Female |
| Open C2 |
| Open SUP Male |
| Open SUP Female |
| Student Team Challenge 27km only |
Age categories are defined as:
- Junior (is 18 years and under in year of event)
- Student (entered as an age 25yrs or under member of a school or university team for the Student Challenge only. Older students enter the Opens class.
- Open (19-49 yrs at event date)
- Masters (50+ yrs)