We are delighted to be back at Burton Sailing Club on Foremark Reservoir for this winter event.
SAUNA & COLD PLUNGE AVAILABLE DURING AND POST-EVENT!
Post-event contrast therapy. Book a 50-minute wood-fired sauna session and warm up properly after The Big Chill (who wouldn't want that in the depths of January?!)
Sauna and cold plunge sessions are available to everyone attending, whether competing, spectating, or part of the crew.
About the event;
THE BIG CHILL WINTER RACE ❄️🏁
4km or 12km Lap Race
The big chill is back!! but we have a new home - Foremark Reservoir, Derby
Join us on Saturday 17th January 2026.
On water start, on water finish. Expect a mix of left and right turns within the route. For those doing 4km. You are one and done! For those doing 12km, 3 times a charm.
Format
On water start, on water finish. Expect a mix of left and right turns within the 4km route.
There is NO beach run in this technical event. This is all about paddling, save your running for getting to the front of the cafe queue for your celebratory hot chocolate.
Fun friendly vibes, everyone welcome.
Following categories in both Male & Female
HARD BOARD FLEET
Junior
12.5 Below
12.6 - 13.9
14 and above
ISUP FLEET
Junior
12.5 Below
12.6 - 13.9
14 and above
On The Day
Registration 9:30am - 10:30am
Race Starts 11:15am
Prize Giving around 2:15/230pm
Facilities
Car parking adjacent to the launch area, changing facilities, toilets, hot showers, cafe serving breakfast, lunch.
#THEBIGCHILL
Sessions run in 50-minute slots throughout the day, with space for up to 10 people at a time. Book your slot in advance — your spot is held for 15 minutes while you check out.
Warm up — wood-fired heat, seats 10–12
Cool down — twin cold plunge by the water
Next eventThe Big Chill· 16 Jan · Burton Sailing Club, Foremark Reservoir