Australian Indoor Rowing Championships 2025 – Row Anywhere, Race Together

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Indoor Rowing

Male athlete rowing on a Concept2 machine in front of the Australian flag

Australian Indoor Rowing Championships 2025

Dates: 25 October – 2 November 2025
Location: Nationwide – Virtual & In-Person Hubs

Male athletes competing in an indoor rowing race on Concept2 RowErgs at the Australian Indoor Rowing Championships

Competitors push for the finish line.

The Australian Indoor Rowing Championships 2025 (AIRC25) return this October with a reimagined format for maximum flexibility and nationwide reach.
Across nine exciting days, schools, clubs, workplaces, gyms and individuals can take part when and where it suits them. No pressure of a single race day.

Two Ways to Participate

1. Virtual Racing – Anywhere via Row Nation

  • Compete on any Concept2 RowErg.
  • Log your results through the Row Nation app.
  • Perfect for individuals, teams and remote participants anywhere in Australia.

2. In-Person Hubs

  • Experience a real race-day atmosphere using ErgRace Desktop.
  • Ideal for clubs, schools, gyms, community venues or corporate wellness programs.
  • Hubs receive: official event toolkit, ErgRace setup support, and race-day guidance.

All results — virtual and in-person — feed into the same national leaderboards, meaning every competitor races on equal terms.

Events & Categories

Events

  • 2,000 metres – Endurance classic
  • 1,000 metres – Middle-distance challenge
  • 500 metre sprint – Explosive test
  • 1 minute max distance – All-out effort
  • 4 × 500 metre relay (Mixed, All-Male, All-Female)

Categories

  • Age: U14, U16, U19, U23, Open 20–29, Open 30–39, Masters 40+ (5-year bands)
  • Weight: Lightweight Men ≤75 kg, Lightweight Women ≤61.5 kg (photo weigh-in required)
  • Para (PR): PR1, PR2, PR3

Unlimited Attempts – More Chances to Win

Rowers at the start of an indoor rowing race on Concept2 RowErgs

Competitors ready for the start

You can submit as many results as you like during the event window. Whether chasing a PB, perfecting your pacing, or racing friends, only your best score will count.

Leaderboards will rank results by event, region, and club, with points for both individuals and teams.

Host an AIRC25 Hub

Clubs, gyms, schools, universities, defence bases, and workplaces are all invited to run official AIRC25 hubs.

Hub Benefits

  • Choose your schedule and pricing.
  • Run solo heats, group races or relays.
  • Add live head-to-head racing with ErgRace Desktop.
  • Create a post-race social atmosphere.

Hub Types

  • Closed hubs: For private groups like schools or internal teams.
  • Open hubs: Listed on the national hub map and open to the public.

Key Dates

  • Event Window: 25 October – 2 November 2025
  • Hub Registration Deadline: TBC
  • Hub Resources Released: September 2025

Get Involved

  1. Register with Row Nation for official leaderboard inclusion.
  2. Choose your format — virtual or in-person hub.
  3. Train, compete, and track your progress during the nine-day event.

 

Need a Performance Edge?

For athletes aiming to achieve their best possible result at AIRC25, I offer bespoke indoor rowing coaching.
With tailored training plans, race strategy advice, and performance analysis, I’ll help you maximise speed, efficiency and confidence on race day.