Race day
One day that starts with registration in the morning and ends with the trophy ceremony in the late afternoon. Crews set up on the shore of Dağyenice Reservoir and race in 200-metre lanes.
Running order
Times depend on the number of crews each season and are sent to captains in race week.
- 1
Check-in
Team captains collect race numbers and life jackets at the desk.
- 2
Safety briefing
Officials explain starts, lanes and safety rules.
- 3
Warm-up and practice
Starts and stroke rate on the water with a coach.
- 4
Heats
Crews race the clock, with times shown live on screen.
- 5
Semi-finals
Crews are matched by heat times.
- 6
A, B, C finals
The busiest moment of the day. Every crew races a final at its level.
- 7
Awards
Trophies, medals and a photo with every crew.
What's on the shore
- Team areas
- Company crews set up their own tents on the shore and gather there all day.
- Live stream and screens
- Races are shown on LED screens so the shoreline stays clear.
- Children's area
- Since 2024 employees can bring their families.
- Stage and music
- Opening, announcements and awards on the open-air stage.
- Food and drink
- Catering by the lake, included in the full-day package.
- Photo and drone
- A professional crew films from the shore and the air.
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.
Dağyenice Reservoir
Since 2023 the festival has been held at Dağyenice Reservoir, 19 km from Bursa city centre, at Master Rowing Club's lakeside base.
Nefes Dağyenice, Doğancı Mah., Dağyenice Köyü, Osmangazi/BursaOpen in Google MapsWhat is Bursa Dragon Festival?
Bursa Dragon Festival (Bursa Dragon Cup) is an inter-company festival where company crews race dragon boats over 200 metres. It began in Keles in 2022 with 21 crews and has been held at Dağyenice Reservoir since 2023.
The aim is to build team spirit and belonging inside companies. Crews learn to paddle in time over a few practice sessions, and race day runs heats, semi-finals and A, B and C finals so every crew races a final at its own level.
Races follow Turkish Canoe Federation rules and are run by official judges. Everyone wears a life jacket and a safety boat follows every race.
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.