English Indoor Rowing Championships 2025 – Bolton Arena

by | Aug 9, 2025 | Indoor Rowing

Female athlete rowing on Concept2 machine with event details for the English Indoor Rowing Championships 2025 at Bolton Arena

English Indoor Rowing Championships – Returns After 4 Years!

Athlete rowing on Concept2 machine with English Indoor Rowing Championships 2025 event title, date, and Bolton Arena location overlay

Race on Saturday 6 September 2025 at the English Indoor Rowing Championships at Bolton Arena.

Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025 | Venue: Bolton Arena

After a four-year break, one of the UK’s premier indoor rowing events is back — and it’s bigger than ever. This September, the English Indoor Rowing Championships returns to Bolton Arena, and for the first time in its history, it will run alongside the legendary Rainhill Trials.

This exciting double-header promises an unmissable day of athleticism, energy, and elite competition. Whether you’re chasing a PB, climbing the podium, or soaking up the electric atmosphere, this is a championship not to be missed.

What to Expect

Three Dynamic Disciplines:

  • 500m Sprint
  • 2km Endurance
  • Team Relay (3000m)

Inclusive Categories for All Levels:

  • All age groups from J11 to 76+ for men and women

Athletes from across the UK and beyond will battle it out on Concept2 rowing ergometers, pushing their limits in speed, stamina, and teamwork.

Why Compete?

Collage of athletes competing in indoor rowing events, including sprint, endurance, and team relay races

Experience the thrill of sprint, endurance, and team relay indoor rowing races at the English Indoor Rowing Championships.

Whether you’re a first-time rower, a CrossFit athlete, or a seasoned indoor rowing veteran, there’s a race for you. This special edition of the EIRC is more than a competition. It’s a celebration of the indoor rowing community.

Event Info

  • Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025
  • Venue: Bolton Arena
  • Entry: Open now

Visit the official event website to secure your place on the start line and be part of indoor rowing history.

Group of diverse indoor rowing athletes of different ages and abilities celebrating with medals after competition

Open to all ages and abilities, the EIRC celebrates the spirit of competition and community.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

No Refund Policy: All sales are final. EIRC do not offer refunds or exchanges under any circumstances. Please ensure the event meets your needs before registering.

Event Cancellation: If the event is cancelled, all participants will receive a full refund (excluding third-party processing fees).

Substitute/Transfer Policy: Entries are non-transferable.

Qualifying Rules

  • No pre-qualifying times required. Competitors enter based on category (Age, Gender).
  • Adaptive Categories must meet British Rowing indoor para-rowing classification standards.
  • Age categories are based on the competitor’s age as of 31 December 2025.
  • Winners must provide valid photo identification before prizes are awarded.

About the Organisers

The Hollingworth Lake Rowing Club (HLRC), based in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, is a friendly and competitive club with a proud history dating back to 1872. Nestled on scenic Hollingworth Lake, HLRC offers rowing opportunities for all ages and abilities, from beginners to national competitors.

The club is passionate about promoting indoor and on-water rowing, with members regularly taking part in regional, national, and international competitions, including the EIRC. HLRC is committed to community, inclusion, and developing a lifelong love of the sport.