What is the official distance of a Paralympic para rowing race?

A Paralympic para rowing race is contested over 2,000 metres.

Para rowing adopted the standard 2,000-metre racing distance for Paralympic competition. The distance applies to the sport’s boat classes, although the exact crew structure and permitted adaptations vary by classification.

Para rowing made its Paralympic debut at Beijing 2008. Athletes compete in categories that account for physical impairments, and boats may use fixed seats or other equipment adaptations to provide stability and allow competitors to generate power effectively.

The 2,000-metre distance can cause confusion because earlier international para-rowing events used shorter races in some periods, including 1,000 metres. The move to 2,000 metres brought Paralympic racing into line with the standard distance used in elite rowing. The sport tests sustained power, technical rhythm and crew coordination over the full course.