Inter-company dragon boat festival
Bursa Dragon Festival
2026 champions ASMAR crossed the line in 00:56.27. Seconds decide it.
- ASMAR0:56.27
- İstanbul Tersane0:58.63
- DP World Evyap1:00.56
Steerer12 paddlersDrummer
- participants
- 20participants
- sponsors
- 13sponsors
- seasons
- 5seasons
Registration openFestival, 5 June 2027
- seasons since 2022
- 5seasons since 2022
- crews raced (2023)
- 36crews raced (2023)
- athletes on the water (2023)
- 504athletes on the water (2023)
- sprint course
- 200 msprint course
Why companies keep coming back
Job titles stay on the shore
The general manager sits next to the newest hire. The boat only moves when all 12 blades hit the water together.
A day the office talks about for months
Practice sessions, shirts, the final and the trophy. Drone footage and photos give your internal comms ready-made material.
Bursa's business community on one shore
Eker, Uludağ İçecek, Pakkens and Lima Lojistik have raced here. Your crew gives your employer brand a real story.
Under a minute.
2026 champions ASMAR crossed the line in 00:56.27, 2.36 seconds ahead of second place. In 2023 the top two were just 0.32 seconds apart.
How race day works
- 1
Practice
Basic stroke, starts and commands on the water with a coach.
- 2
Heats
Every crew races the clock at least once.
- 3
Semi-finals
Crews are matched by time.
- 4
A, B, C finals
Every crew races a final against boats of its own pace.
- 5
Awards
Trophies, medals and the photo of the day.
Team packages
Half day or full day. Practice, racing, awards and optional shirts, catering and drone video.
Sponsorship
Title, shirt, finals and awards sponsorship, product partners.
Dağyenice Reservoir
19 km from Bursa centre at 510 m, a lake ringed by wooded hills.
About the lakeFor first-time crews
All guidesHow to build a dragon boat team for your company
A guide to building a 14-person corporate dragon boat crew: who to pick, seating, reserves, the captain's job and the registration timeline.
Preparing for a dragon boat race: from practice to the finish
Getting ready for your first dragon boat race: what to focus on in practice, what to wear, how starts work and how to pace 200 metres.
The drummer and the steerer: both ends of the boat
What the drummer and steerer do in a dragon boat, who should take the roles and what they call during a race. The two people who set pace and direction.
Companies and clubs that raced in 2026
From Instagram
@bursadragoncup
This time we meet in the same boat, not the same meeting.22 October 2026 
The 5th Bursa Dragon Cup is in the books.9 July 2026 
Congratulations to every crew.28 June 2026 
How was Bursa Dragon Cup in its fifth year?31 July 2026 
Ready for a new challenge?26 June 2026 
OYAK Renault joined us in our fifth year.9 June 2026
Common questions
Who can take part?
The festival is built for organisations. Company crews are made up of employees, and in 2026 public bodies and club crews raced alongside companies. Crews are split into finals by time, so everyone races at their own level.
Can a company enter more than one crew?
Yes. Several companies have raced two crews in past seasons (Pakkens 1, Eker 2). Places are limited, so tell us your crew count early.
How and when do we register?
Send an enquiry through the form or WhatsApp. Your place is confirmed with a contract and a deposit. Registration for 2027 is open, and early entries get better pricing.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on the package, number of crews and extras such as catering, shirts and video. We send a tailored quote after your enquiry.
Book your place for 2027
The 6th Bursa Dragon Cup is on 5 June 2027. Registration is open, so book now to get the early-entry advantages.