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March (top)

March 16	Pickle Race (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Hillsborough River 8000 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL Distances: 11 mi, 4.5 mi Glennis Williams 727-455-9188
March 30	Scantic Spring Splash (downriver)
11:30 AM	Scantic River Somersville to Hazardville, CT Distances: 5 mi, 2.5 mi Brian Beaupre 860-336-7316 www.scanticspringsplash.org
March 30	40th Annual St. George River Race (downriver)
	St. George River Searsmont, ME Distance: 6 mi Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org
March 31	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
April (top)

April 6	Ware River Icebreaker Race (downriver, flatwater)
11:00 AM	Ware River Barre, MA Distances: 5 mi Downriver, 7 mi Flatwater Bill McDonald 978-249-8084
April 6	Sinnemahone Paddle (formerly Cameron County race) (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Sinnemahoning Creek Sinnemahoning, PA https://visitpago.com/events/sinnemahone-paddle/
April 6	46th Annual Passagassawakeag Stream Race (downriver)
11:00 AM	Passagassawakeag Stream Waldo, ME Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org
April 7	Hockanum River Race (downriver)
11:00 AM	Hockanum River Vernon/Manchester CT to East Hartford, CT Distance: 6 mi Dave Anderson 203-592-7153
April 7	46th Tenandeho River White Water Derby (downriver)
noon	Tenandeho River Mechanicsville, NY Scott Stepenuck 518-885-4098 http://tenandeho.org/
April 7	Punch Brook Slalom (slalom)
	Farmington River Burlington, CT Denise Dieli http://nessrace.com/punch-brook-slalom/
April 7	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
April 13	56th Annual River Rat Race (flatwater)
1:00 PM	Millers River Athol to Orange, MA Distance: 6 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com
April 13	Eliot Lamb Memorial Souadabscook Stream Race (downriver)
noon	Souadabscook Stream Hampden, ME Distance: 7.5 mi www.mackro.org
April 14	River Rat Race Pro/Am (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Millers River Orange, MA Distances: 12 mi, 15 mi Dennis Carey 508-494-6811 www.riverratrace.com
April 14	Willimantic River Downriver Race (Class I & II downriver)
noon	Willimantic River Heron Cove Park, Tolland, CT Distance: 8 mi An 8-Mile Race on Class I & II Rapids on the Willimantic River from Tolland to Eagleville, CT. Race end is at the Eagleville Dam on Route 275 in Eagleville. Brian Beaupre 860-336-7316
April 14	Manchester Slalom (slalom)
	Canandaigua Outlet Manchester, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 https://nessrace.com/manchester-slalom/
April 14	Marsh Stream Sprint and Downriver Race (downriver)
	Marsh Stream Bill Deighan 207-234-2510 www.mackro.org
April 15	Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic)
12:00 PM	Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics
April 20	66th Annual Westfield Whitewater Races - Novice (downriver)
10:00 AM	Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Distance: 8 mi Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com
April 20	66th Annual Westfield Wildwater Races - Expert (downriver)
1:30 PM	Westfield River Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com
April 20	53rd Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race (downriver)
	Kenduskeag Stream Kenduskeag to Bangor, ME Bangor Parks & Recreation 207-992-4490 www.kenduskeagstreamcanoerace.com
April 21	Upper Susquehanna Pedalers & Paddlers (USPP) Spring Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Susquehanna River Oneonta, NY Distances: 12 mi, 18 mi All classes start at Route 205 Bridge in Oneonta and finish at the Otego fishing access. Recreation classes, C-1W and any class with youth will finish when reaching the Otego access. All other classes proceed to Wells Bridge, turn a buoy and return to the Otego fishing access. Registration Form Jeff Shultis 607-988-7898 http://uspp.pbworks.com/
April 27	Upper Ashuelot Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Ashuelot River Keene, NH Distances: 13 mi, 7 mi, 4 mi Pro course is 14 miles (portage and upstream loop), finish after loop at Sawyers Crossing Bridge. Amateur/rec course is 5 miles (no portage, all downstream) ending at Sawyers Crossing Bridge. Tim Garland 603-762-3996 Michael Fairchild 802-254-7733
April 27	49th Annual Wappingers Creek Water Derby (downriver)
8:00 AM	Wappingers Creek Pleasant Valley to Poughkeepsie, NY Distance: 8 mi Mark 845-391-7700 Bob 845-721-2605 www.aquaticexplorers.org
April 27	DisasTour 2019 (triathlon)
10:00 AM	Rochester, VT www.rastavt.com/disastour
April 27	Little d on the Monocacy (flatwater)
	Monocacy River Frederick, MD Distance: 13.5 mi 13.5 miles moving flatwater on the Monocacy River in Frederick County. MD. Fundraiser for terminally ill child. No entry fee. Racers are asked to make a donation of their choice to Daniel's bucket list. Steve Corbett 240-446-0060 http://www.facebook.com/littledonthemonocacy
April 28	Sturbridge All American River Race (downriver)
11:00 AM	Quinebaug River Sturbridge, MA Distance: 6 mi This is a timed race of over six miles, starting one craft each minute. The first craft leaves Turners Field at 11:01AM and heads for the finish line at Westville Dam Recreational Area in Southbridge. Dale Favreau Randy Peppard rpeppard@msn.com www.angelfire.com/ma3/sturbridgelions/events.html
April 27	Annual Charles River Cleanup (cleanup)
	Charles River Boston, MA rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 http://www.crwa.org/charles-river-cleanup
April 28	37th Annual Run of the Charles (flatwater)
	Charles River Dedham, MA to Allston, MA Distances: 12 mi, 6 mi, 3 mi, 14 mi relay The Run of the Charles draws an average of 1,400 racers and thousands of spectators each year. Races include: 14-Mile Corporate Relay 14-Mile Non-Corporate Relay - government, women, mixed and open classes 12-Mile Races 6-Mile Races 3-Mile Races Paddleboard divisions rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 www.crwa.org/run-of-the-charles
April 28	Blackwater Slalom (slalom)
	Blackwater River Webster, NH Amy Hunt 401-338-5669 http://nessrace.com/blackwater-slalom/
May (top)

May 4	Baker River Regatta (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Baker River Smith Bridge, Plymouth, NH Distances: 8 mi, 4 mi Baker River, Smith Bridge to Plymouth Amphitheater Fee: $25, Under 12, $15 T-shirt with preregistration Jamie Hannon 603-651-9098 mountainvillagecharterschool.org
May 4	Squannacook River Canoe and Kayak Race (downriver)
8:00 AM	Squannacook River 491 Main Street, Townsend, MA Obstacle Course - 2 man canoe / or single kayak Canoes must meet ACA 16% rule for conventional class 18ft max. Participants must wear US Coast Guard approved life jackets and no alcohol allowed in boats. Day of Race Registration 8:30 to 9:30. Launch 10 am Steve Bourdon 978-973-6668 https://www.facebook.com/events/2322666637974501/
May 4-5	58th Annual Canton Canoe Weekend (flatwater)
	Taylor Park, Canton, NY www.slvpaddlers.org
May 4-5	62nd Hudson River White Water Derby (downriver, slalom)
	North River North Creek, NY Slalom races on Saturday, Downriver Points race on Sunday www.whitewaterderby.com
May 5	Otter Brook Canoe & Kayak Race (Class III downriver)
11:00 AM	Otter Brook Branch Rd, Roxbury, NH Distance: 8 mi A 5 mile Class III race course from the base of the dam to the RT 12 bridge just south of Keene, NH. Otter Brook is a narrow twisty stream with lots of rocks to maneuver around. Helmets required for all classes. Registration: 8:30-9:30 Safety Meeting: 9:40 Patrick Lizak plizak13@yahoo.com Lindsey Malchow lmalchow2@gmail.com
May 5	Kenduskeag Slalom Race (Class II Slalom)
	Kenduskeag Stream Valley Av. and Exchange St., Bangor, ME Clayton Cole 207-285-7356 http://nessrace.com/kenduskeag-slalom/
May 11	Eagle Lake Canoe-Kayak-SUP Race (flatwater, flatwater pursuit)
11:00 AM	Eagle Lake Jefferson, MA Distances: 2.3 mi, 4.6 mi There will be a 2.3-mile Recreational Race at 11 am. At 12 pm, the 4.7-mile canoe/kayak/SUP race will crown the 2018 Massachusetts Pursuit Champion. The spectators lounging on the beach will be able to watch 90% of the race on the 1.2 mile, 4 buoy turn course that is A-okay for an under-stern rudder. Registration is $20, and at least half of that will be returned to the racers in the way of cash prizes (and raffle prizes for rec racers). Another new component to this day is what we're calling "Paddle with a Pro". Interested folks will sign up to have a complimentary dry-land or on-water questions/pointers session (15 minutes) with a "pro" canoeist, kayaker, or SUPer after the race. Dan Marinone 617-312-2567
May 12	Round the Mountain Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Saranac Lake Adirondacks, NY Distance: 10.5 mi Start is at the Ampersand Bay Resort on Lower Saranac Lake Brian McDonnell 518-891-2744 https://www.macscanoeadk.com/events
May 12	Fiddlehead Slalom (slalom)
	Winooski River Montpelier, VT Ray Ingram 802-578-8367 http://nessrace.com/fiddlehead-slalom/
May 18	Essex River Race (open water)
7:00 AM	Essex River Riversbend Restaurant, 35 Dodge St, Essex, Massachusetts Distance: 5.5 mi The Essex River Race is a 5.5+ mile open water event from the Essex River at Route 133 in Essex, out behind the barrier beaches of Ipswich and back. Participants row or paddle small boats through one of the most scenic tidal areas in New England. Occasionally the water can be very rough, with strong winds and currents. As with all on-water activities in such conditions, safety should be the first concern of all participants and organizers. The orderly, safe and sportsmanlike conduct of this event is your personal responsibility, and is essential to guaranteeing the future of the Essex River Race. The Essex River Race is open to all seaworthy human-powered rowing and paddle boats. Participants' crafts usually include Banks dories, fixed seat singles, doubles, multi-oars with cox, multi-oars without cox, sliding seat singles & doubles, single & double touring kayaks, surfskis. Donna Lind 978-764-9407 http://www.blackburnchallenge.com/Essex.html
May 18	Mystic River Herring Run (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Mystic River Somerville, MA Distances: 12 mi, 9 mi, 3 mi Run, Walk and Paddle for the Fish 3, 9 and 12 mile paddling races on the Mystic River. Optional 5K road race prior to paddle www.mysticriver.org
May 18	Boateater Challenge (downriver)
noon	Farmington River Burlington, CT Distance: 5.5 mi 5.5 miles on the Farmington River. Several miles of quickwater and class II rapids, some flatwater, a ledgy descent containing the infamous BOATEATER rapid, and a sprint for the finish. Eric Jones 860-844-0293 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boateater-Challenge/107532585985611
May 19	28th Annual Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Susquehanna River Otego, NY to Sidney, NY All Wessels races will start at the Otego boat launch. The boat launch is located about 1 mile east of the I-88 Otego exit, on the south side of the river. Finish at Keith Clark Park. Spaghetti dinner at the Elks Club following the race. Ed Curley 607-433-0333 http://www.sidneychamber.org/event-calendar/
May 19	Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver)
11:00 AM	Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org
May 19	Covered Bridge Slalom (slalom)
	Housatonic River West Cornwall, CT Jenifer Clarke Jenifer Clarke Bob Connolly Bob Connolly http://nessrace.com/covered-bridge-slalom/
May 24-27	General Clinton Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
	Susquehanna River Cooperstown, NY to Bainbridge, NY Distance: 70 mi Full weekend with over 50 races in one or two person classes, for all ages including: Generation Gap Relay Race Relay Scout Races 1-man 18 mile sprint Youth Races 70 mile amateur endurance races 70 mile pro endurance races www.canoeregatta.org
May 26	Dryway Kickoff Event (Class III & IV downriver)
12:00 PM	Deerfield River Monroe Bridge section of Deerfield River Distance: 3.5 mi Zoar Outdoor will be hosting a Dryway Kickoff Event for the start of the summer releases on the Monroe Bridge section of the Deerfield River. Free w.w. kayak demos to experienced paddlers start at 9:30 AM potluck dinner follows the race at Dunbar Brook Picnic Area at 4:00 PM James Sullivan 800-532-7483 http://www.zoaroutdoor.com/whatsnew.htm
June (top)

June 2	Onion River Race (downriver)
10:00 AM	Winooski River 191 Power Plant Road, Waterbury, VT Distance: 10 mi The 3rd Annual Onion River Race has been scheduled for Sunday, June 5th, in Bolton, Vermont. Please join us on a ten mile race through a scenic cut in the Green Mountains! A post-paddle lunch will be provided. It promises to be a day of excitement, camaraderie, and fun, for both the experienced racer and casual paddler alike. Proceeds from the race will support projects to improve public access and riparian land restoration in the watersh Friends of the Winooski River 802-882-8276 www.winooskiriver.org
June 2	Tupper Lake 8-Miler (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Simon Pond, Raquette River NY Distance: 8 mi The race starts at the Rod and Gun Club Boat Launch on Simon Pond Road, off NYS Route 30. It crosses the Pond and goes up the Raquette River and returns to the Boat Launch. 5 mi for recreational classes and SUPs 9 mi for amateur and pro classes Roger Gocking 518-354-8377
June 7-9	Maine Canoe Symposium
	Bridgton, ME www.mainecanoesymposium.org
June 8	Wild Goose Chase (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Housatonic River Lenox, MA Distances: 9 mi, 5 mi A technical, narrow, suck water, shallow water and somewhat deep water race out and back on the Housatonic River. Registration starts at 9:00 AM Patty Spector 413-637-2597
June 8, 9	Madrid Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
	any Classes. Register, start & finish at Madrid Community Park. Snack Bar & playground. T-shirts. Entry Fee: $15 per individual, $30 pro paddlers, $5 high school, discounts for SLVP members and veterans Rough camping is available for the weekend. Spaghetti dinner $5 per plate on Saturday following awards. Saturday June 13 1, 3 &9 miles NYMCRA Canoe Points Race NYMCRA Pro Points Race Register: 9:00 Start: 11:00 Amateur marathon (9 miles w/ 1 portage) - NYMCRA Points classes C1 Pro (9 miles w/ 1 portage) 11:45 Recreational Race (3 miles) Sunday June 14 6, 13 & 16 miles Register: 8:00 evening Start: 10:00 Amateur marathon (13 miles w/ 1 portage) Pro (16 miles w/ 1 portage). Rec. 6 miles Bernie and Amy Moulton www.slvpaddlers.org
June 8, 9	Newaygo Power Paddle (flatwater)
	Muskegon River Newaygo, MI Distance: various distances C-1 (Fri.) Youth Races Expert 1, Men C-2, Women C-2 (Sat.) Mixed C-2, C-4 (Sun) Gabriel Slominski 773-983-3103 http://www.miracing.com/racing.html
June 8, 9	40th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (dragon boat)
	Charles River Boston, MA www.bostondragonboat.org
June 9	31st Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Glasgo Pond Griswold, CT Distances: 7.5 mi, 3.75 mi Two-lap race for canoes and kayaks. No portages. Free raffle for all entrants. Free cash raffle for all first-time participants. Ray Thiel 860-564-2443
June 9	Tariffville Slalom (slalom)
	Farmington River Tarrifville, CT Gary Glosclaude http://nessrace.com/tariffville-slalom/
June 15	13th Annual Nashua River Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Nashua River Groton, MA Distances: 10 mi, 4 mi Stephen Miller 978-771-1821 www.nashuariverrace.com
June 15	Against the Tide - Hopkinton (multi-sport)
7:00 AM	DCR's Nickerson State Park, Brewster, MA Against the Tide is a multi-sport event including competitive and recreational 1-mile swims, 2-mile kayak and 5K and 10K runs. Inspirational, family-friendly fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Mass Breast Cancer Coalition. Hopkinton State Park 268 Cedar Street Hopkinton, MA info@mbcc.org http://mbcc.org/breast-cancer-prevention/against-the-tide/
June 15	55th Annual Tiadaghton Elm Classic (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Susquehanna River Lock Haven, PA Distance: 6 mi Lock Haven, PA (Site of the 2014 USCA National Championships) SUP, K1, K2, C1, C2 & C2 events $2000 Cash Prizes, C1 Pro and C2 Pro Jeff Rankinen 570-660-5085 www.lhnationals.com
June 15	Huron River Canoe Challenge (flatwater)
	Huron River Ann Arbor, MI Tim Feldkamp
June 16	Keystone Challenge (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Susquehanna River Lock Haven, PA Distance: 11 mi Jeff Rankinen 570-367-9200
June 21	Donald Patneaude Memorial Towpath Regatta (flatwater)
6:30 PM	Gateway Landing Park, Schenectady, NY Distance: 4.5 mi Geoff Moore 518-257-3703
June 22	Springfield Dragon Boat Festival (dragonboat)
8:00 AM	Connecticut River Springfield, MA We are looking for paddlers to form teams to Race Dragon Boats on the Connecticut River. $2000 gets you a race registration for a team of 24 and pre-race training time. We provide the boat, paddle and PFD. Visit pvriverfront.org for more info. Christina Cronin 413-626-5327 pvriverfront.org
June 23	Winni Slalom (slalom)
	Winnipesaukee River Northfield, NH Amy Hunt http://nessrace.com/winni-slalom/
June 24	Clinton River Canoe Race
	Mt. Clemmens, MI This is a 1-day event on June 28th, with both C-2 & C-1 races. This event boasts a prize purse between $5,000-$10,000 and pays down 30+ places, with age and women/mixed bonuses. http://www.miracing.com/racing.html
June 25	Black River Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater)
9:00 AM	Black River Glenfield, NY Distance: 23 mi Jerry Haenlin 315-489-0368
June 25	Missisquoi River Paddle & Pedal Race (downriver)
9:00 AM	Missisquoi River Richford, VT Distance: 6.5 mi Paddle and pedal with friends and family in northern Vermont! The Missisquoi Paddle & Pedal Race celebrates recreation along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail and the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail between Richford and East Berkshire, VT. The race combines 6.5 miles of flatwater paddling along the Missisquoi River and 4.5 miles of cycling back on an adjacent rail trail. This is a family friendly event for all ages. Want to paddle and cycle but not race? No problem - sign up for the recreational class. The event coincides with the Richford River Festival. Registration is $15. Noah Pollock 802-540-0319 http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/CalendarofEvents-2/Missisquoi-Paddle-and-Pedal-Race-135
June 26-29	Yukon River Quest
	Yukon River Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon Distance: 444 mi www.yukonriverquest.com
June 29	Mohawk Trail Charlemont Downriver Canoe & Kayak Race (downriver)
3:00 PM	Deerfield River Zoar Picnic Area Distance: 9 mi A beautiful downriver Class I & II race on the Deerfield River. Paddle nearly 12 miles starting at the Zoar Picnic Area and continuing to Rt. 2 near Crab Apple. Registration: 1:00 PM Charley Brackett 603-585-7167
June 30	Brattle Paddle Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race (flatwater)
10:30 AM	Connecticut River, West River Brattleboro, VT Distances: 9 mi, 3.5 mi A fun race that will take you up and down the Connecticut and West Rivers. Awards will be presented following the race. A light lunch will be provided under the Party Tent for all registered participants. Proceeds to benefit the West River Trail. Sandy Harris 603-363-4868
July (top)

July 7	Armond Bassett Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater)
9:30 AM	Genesee River Genesee Water Ways Center, Rochester, NY Distances: 10 mi, 6 mi, 3 mi Genesee Water Ways Center 149 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611 6 Mile C-1 Pro Race with cash prizes Starts at 9:30 10 Mile Marathon Race, 3 Mile Fun Race Registration: 8:30 am First Start: 11:00 Entry Fee: $25.00 per person Guide Boats, C4, all canoe and kayaks welcome!!! T-shirts to the 1st 100, Water and snacks provided, Awards, *Food Available* Kevin Berl 585-733-4043 Tim Henning 315-926-5749
July 9	Lake Champlain Challenge Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Lake Champlain Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT For all ages of boaters! Just watch, or join the fun. Bring your own non-motorized boat, kayak, or canoe to row or paddle in this three-mile race across the lake. LCMM gigs are available for teams of 4 or 6, first come, first served. Please contact Nick Patch for availability. Registration fee admits two to the museum. Registration at 9:30am; Race starts at 11am. LCMM's Community Rowers will offer a free buffet lunch for all rowing participants. Registration: No pre-registration required. Fee: $25, includes museum admission and two tickets for guest spectators; Nick Patch 802-475-2022 x113 http://www.lcmm.org/education/rowing.html
July 10	Holyoke Rows Boathouse Challenge (flatwater)
6:30 PM	Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distances: 10K, 4K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org
July 13	Blackburn Challenge (ocean)
7:00 AM	around Cape Anne Gloucester, MA Distance: 20 mi The Blackburn Challenge is a 20+ mile open water circumnavigation of Cape Ann. Participants row or paddle small boats in the open ocean waters around Cape Ann, and conditions can vary dramatically throughout the day. Occasionally the water can be very rough, with strong winds and high waves. http://www.blackburnchallenge.com/Blackburn.html
July 14	Connecticut C1/K1 Championships (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Connecticut River Windsor, CT Distances: 7 mi, 3.5 mi 7-mile loop course with some shallow water and moderate current. Great for spectators! Jim Roberts 413-527-6078
July 13-15	NE Whitewater Triple Crown Championships (downriver, slalom, freestyle)
	Farmington River Tarrifville & East Granby, CT The Whitewater Triple Crown challenge the paddlers in a competition in the three major whitewater disciplines - wild water, slalom and freestyle. www.tvilletriplecrown.com
July 14	Electric City Canoe Regatta (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Mohawk River Rotterdam Junction, NY Distances: 12 mi, 3 mi, 1 mi 12 mi. marathon, 3 mi. rec., 1 mi. fun race All NYMCRA classes plus C1 Pro Registration 8:30 First start 10:00 Ed Greiner 518-875-6497 www.eleccityrace.org
July 14	Misery Challenge (ocean)
7:30 AM	Tuck's Point Park to Misery Island Manchester by the Sea, MA Take on the Misery Challenge 2016! Start training now for a once a in a lifetime opportunity. Perfect for the competitive athlete or a family adventure. Racing starts and finishes from iconic Manchester by-the-Sea's Tuck's Point with a spin around historic Misery Island and back. Choose your "weapon!" kayak, sup, row or even swim these waters. Besides your "fan club" cheering you across the finish-line, music, micro-brew, tasty treats, kid games, awards and more await you on shore. Josh Crosby 310-415-9921 www.miserychallenge.com
July 15	Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater)
Sat Dec 30 1899 11:00:00 GMT-0500 (EST)	Mohawk River Rotterdam, NY Distances: 10 mi, 3 mi Kiwanis Park, Rt. 5S, Rotterdam, NY (between Schenectady and Amsterdam) Registration:10 am First Start:11 am All NYMCRA classes plus Recreation Entry fee: $15 /adult and $5/youth Picnic will follow bring a dish to share or pay $3. Linda and Bob Cooley 518-393-9201
July 18	16th Annual Saranac Flatwater Challenge (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Saranac River NY Distances: 15 mi, 9 mi, 5 mi The start of the race is at Picketts Corners 15 miles West of Plattsburg, NY on Route 3. Registration is from 9:00-10:50 am with the first races starting at 11:00 am. The course is out and back on the Saranac River. 5 mi for recreational class 9 mi for stock canoes 15 mi for amateur and pro classes Reduced entry fee for competitors who also enter the Tupper Lake 9 Miler. NYMCRA Points Race for canoes Chas Billingsley 518-891-0515
July 20, 21	Spike's Challenge (flatwater)
	AuSable River Grayling, MI John Lucey www.miracing.com
July 22	Yukon 1000 (flatwater, downriver)
	Next race July 2020
	Yukon River Whitehorse, Yukon Territories Distance: 1000 mi The World's Longest Canoe Race Totally self-supported, paddle 1000 miles from Canada into the Alaskan backcountry; finishing in the Arctic circle. www.yukon1000.org
July 27	29th Laurel Lake Association Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Laurel Lake Sandy Beach at Laurel Lake, Fitzwilliam, NH Distances: 7 mi, 2.5 mi, 1.5 mi A variety of race distances and age-group races. Feature event is the Canoe Tug O' War. Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 www.laurellakeassn.com
July 27-28	AuSable River Canoe Marathon (flatwater)
9:00 PM	AuSable River Grayling to Oscoda, MI Distance: 120 mi www.ausablecanoemarathon.org
July 28	BluMouLA-BuFuRa (Blue Mountain Lake Association Buoy Funding Race) (flatwater)
9:30 AM	Blue Mountain Lake Blue Mountain Lake, NY Distances: 14 mi, 7 mi, 1.5 mi "The Prettiest Darn Course in America" Wide bays, narrow channels and spectacular scenery! 14-mile course: west on Blue Mountain, Eagle and Uttowana Lakes and return for a clockwise loop around Blue Mountain Lake Half-price admission to the Adirondack Museum on race day for all finishers. Aims "Andy" Coney 978-562-2805, 518-352-7364 (on race weekend)
August (top)

August 1	Chocolate Bowl (flatwater)
6:00 PM	Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5 mi 5 mile flatwater race. 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm. $10. All craft including SUPs. Gary Miller 413-717-1401
August 4	New England Championships (flatwater)
10:30 AM	Connecticut River Herricks Cove, Bellows Falls, VT Distances: 12 mi, 5 mi Sandy Harris 603-363-4868 Ed Dinnany 802-762-2409
August 8-11	USCA Nationals (flatwater)
	Allegheny River Warren, PA http://uscanoe.com/2019-marathon-nationals-warren-pa
August 11	Zoar Gap Plunge (downriver)
	Deerfield River Fife Brook Dam, Florida, MA Distance: 8 mi Charley Brackett 603-303-1396
August 17	Against the Tide - Brewster (multi-sport)
7:00 AM	DCR's Nickerson State Park, Brewster, MA Against the Tide is a multi-sport event including competitive and recreational 1-mile swims, 2-mile kayak and 5K and 10K runs. Inspirational, family-friendly fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Mass Breast Cancer Coalition. Nickerson State Park Route 6A Brewster, MA http://mbcc.org/breast-cancer-prevention/against-the-tide/
August 17	Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival (dragon boat)
	Connecticut River Hartford, CT dragonboat@riverfront.org www.riverfront.org/events/dragon
August 18	Wells Bridge Canoe and Kayak Races (flatwater)
	Susquehanna River Wells Bridge, NY Distances: C2 - 9 miles, C1 - 6 miles Registration Time: 8:00-9:00AM Start Time: Race #1 9:30, Race #2 1:00M Entry Fee: $20 for 1 race, $25 for 2 races All races start and finish in Wells Bridge. Loop course on the Susquehanna starting upstream and finishing downstream Phoebe Reese
August 24	Cookie Bowl (flatwater)
6:00 PM	Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5 mi 5 mile flatwater race. 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm. $10. All craft including SUPs. Gary Miller 413-717-1401
August 24	Lehigh Classic (downriver)
	Lehigh River Lehigh, PA Distance: 5.5 mi Mark Zakutansky 551-427-0974 www.lehighclassic.com
August 25	Hamilton Reservoir Paddle Skedaddle (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Hamilton Reservoir Lake Holland, MA Distances: 7 mi, 3.5 mi One or two laps of the reservoir North basin. Special Holland-themed awards. Complimentary post-race refreshments. Location: Aqua Riders of Holland 154 Mashapaug Rd Holland, MA Registration: 8:30-9:45 Bill Terbush 614-625--915
August 26	Nineveh Nine Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Susquehanna River Nineveh, NY Distances: 9 mi, 3 mi Location: Enchanted Gardens, Nineveh, NY This loop course is on the Susquehanna River with mostly deep water and light current. The long course has a short area of shallow water and river crossings. Both courses are scenic and the short course is perfect for Novice paddlers Limited Canoe and Kayak rentals will be available at www.canoerental.net Chicken BBQ meals for purchase will be available after the race. Cathy Lipski
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September 6-8	Adirondack Canoe Classic (flatwater)
	Distance: 90 mi This three-day, 90-mile flat water race follows the original highways of the Adirondacks from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. The course offers a mix of lake and river flat water paddling with several carries. Participants receive a T-shirt, mileage pins, awards, camping, snacks, boat shuttles and a post race meal. Entry forms for this race go out via U.S. Mail in June. The 90 - Miler is limited to 275 boats. Entry deadline is July 20. Brian McDonnell https://www.adirondack90miler.com/
September 8	The Contoocook Carry (triathlon)
1:30 PM	Contoocook River Contoocook, NH 2 mile run, 5 mile paddle with a portage and a 14 mile bike ride. Families and costumes welcome. All proceeds go to provide fuel assistance for those in need during our NH winter. Mary Congoran 603-568-2783 www.contoocookcarry.org
September 8	10th Annual Great Stone Dam Classic (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Merrimack River Abe Bashara Boathouse, Lawrence, MA Distances: 8.6 mi, 3.5 mi, 1K youth Three great races: All boat classes and paddlers welcome!! 8.6-mile, two-loop Racing course! 3.5-mile Recreational course! 1k Youth and Jr./Sr. races after the 8.6- and 3.5-mile races Shawn Burke canoeber@yahoo.com Francisco Urena furena80@yahoo.com www.greatstonedam.com
September 14, 15	Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race (open water)
	Open Water around Norwalk Islands Shady Beach, Norwalk, CT Distances: 14 mi, 7 mi All seaworthy, human-powered vessels are eligible. Classes include fixed and sliding seat rowing, surfski, sea kayak, fast sea kayak, stand-up paddleboard and outrigger canoes. Gary Williams http://www.lighthousetolighthouse.org/
September 15	43rd Annual Josh Billings RunagroundTriathlon (triathlon)
	The Josh is a 27 mile bike, 5 mile canoe/kayak/SUP, and 6 mile run triathlon in the beautiful Berkshires of western MA. The Josh is limited to 500 teams and has 45 categories with separate divisions for teams and iron persons. The race ends at Tanglewood followed by a large Bash with music, food, vendors and awards. Patty Spector www.joshbillings.com
September 21	Holyoke Rows Fall Festival Race (flatwater)
1:30 PM	Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 10K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org
September 22	Wild West River Stampede (downriver)
noon	West River Townshend Dam Recreation Area, Townshend, VT Distance: 7 mi Eric Jones 860-756-6703
September 22	D.W. Field Triathlon (triathlon)
9:00 AM	D. W. Field Park, Brockton, MA dwftriathlon@gmail.com 508-942-1920 www.dwftriathlon.org
September 22	Long Lake Long Boat Regatta (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Long Lake Adirondacks, NY Distance: 10 mi This race features the North American War Canoe Championships, a 15-mile race on Long Lake. Other events include the 10- mile Adirondack Kayak Championships, a 15 - Mile C-4 marathon, and 10- mile canoe, guideboat and “Anything goes” races for youth and adults. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel. Brian McDonnell https://www.macscanoeadk.com/events
September 28	Rainbow Run Downriver Race (downriver)
1:00 PM	Farmington River Windsor, CT Distance: 6 mi Short stretch of quickwater, 1/4 mile of Class I/II rapids, then 6 miles of quickwater. Good novice downriver course. Eric Jones 860-756-6703
September 29-30	Toronto Outrigger Challenge (outrigger)
	Toronto, ON info@torontooutriggerchallenge.com 416-303-1021 www.torontooutriggerchallenge.com
September 30	Seneca Monster Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Seneca-Cayuga Canal Waterloo, NY Distance: 13 mi Starts in Waterloo, NY All standard classes on the Seneca-Cayuga canal. There is a 4 mile "Adventure" course for all manner of paddlecraft (non-competitive) and a 13 mile race course. Nick Kogut www.senecamonster.com
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October 5	Millers River Challenge (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Millers River Orange, MA Distance: 7 mi Jerry Whaland 978-602-4622
October 5	The Great River Challenge Off-Road Triathlon (triathlon)
9:30 AM	Connecticut River Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, Northfield, MA Registration (at Northfield Mtn. Recreation Center): Sat 2pm - 5pm / Sun 7am - 9am Pasta Dinner: Sat 5:30pm - 7pm (location TBD) Pre-Race Meeting at Rec Center: 8:45am Race Start (on water at the Pavillion): 9:30am 413-522-8494 http://greatriverchallenge.com/
October 6	Esopus Slalom (slalom)
	Esopus Creek Phoenicia, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 http://nessrace.com/esopus-slalom/
October 12	PACK Fall Foliage Race (flatwater)
10:00 AM	Bald Eagle Creek and Susquehanna River Castanea, PA Distance: 8 mi Race starts on Bald Eagle Creek (Castanea, near Lock Haven) PA Fish and Boat Launch Race ends on Susquehanna River in McElhattan PA Fish and Boat Launch (Tiadaghton Race location). Amy Rankinen 570-660-5085 www.lhnationals.com
October 12	Tully Lake Triathlon (triathlon)
10:30 AM	Tully Lake Tully Lake Camground, Royalston, MA The 5-mile paddle starts from Tully Lake Campground, proceeds up the Tully River (flat water) to the north end of Long Pond, and returns to the starting point for the transition to the run. The 4.5-mile run follows a dirt trail around Tully Lake. Its course is moderate except for one short steep hill on Doane Hill Road. The 7.5-mile bike leg will loop the Tully Lake Mountain Bike Trail, a moderately difficult mix of fire roads and single track. Keith Bockus 978-249-4957 www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/tully-lake-triathlon.html
October 13	Silver Lake John Messinger Memorial Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Silver Lake Berlin, CT Distance: 5 mi Race is at the Sliver Lake boat launch in Berlin, CT. Registration starts at 9:30 AM. Vicki Cummings 203-634-3893
October 19	4th Annual HACK Race (Hackensack River Canoe & Kayak Race) (flatwater)
mid-day	Hackensack River Ridgefield Park, NJ Distance: 9 mi Competitive 9-mile loop from Wanda Canoe Club in Ridgefield Park to historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, northern NJ. Marathon canoe, outrigger oc1, oc2, surfski, kayak...small craft only (no OC6, no SUP; C4 ok). Flatwater, brackish. Boat wash available after race. Prizes, refreshments. Online registration only. Registration closes Oct. 10th. No day-of registrations. For more info visit us on Facebook Presented by Wanda Canoe Club, the Hackensack River Keeper and the County of Bergen, NJ. $20 per paddler. Proceeds to benefit the River Keeper's paddling programs. Race is at Wanda Canoe Club, Waterfront Park, located behind Ridgefield Park Dept. of Public Works Mary Knight 201-968-0808 Linda Lensch 732-610-0699 https://www.facebook.com/HACKRace/
October 19, 20	Farmington Slalom (Class II+ slalom)
	Farmington River Otis, MA Klaus Renner 603-546-7513 http://nessrace.com/farmington-slalom/
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November 3	The Great Potato Race (flatwater)
11:00 AM	Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 6 mi New Location! Potato Race will be run from Holyoke Rows Community Boathouse, in Holyoke, MA. Registration from 9:30 - 10:45. Bob Allen 413-568-8832 www.holyokerows.org
November 3	Deerfield Valley Canoe and Kayak Race (downriver)
11:00 AM	Deerfield River Deerfield, MA Distance: 6.5 Registration: 10:00 - 11:00 Parking area at the corner of Stillwater and Upper Rd, Deerfield, MA Mass Start: 11:30 AM Course: 6.5 Mile class I mass start downriver race from the parking area to the rt 5 underpass on the Deerfield River, this section is flatwater, quickwater with some class I whitewater and meanders through the rural farmland of historic Deerfield. Take out on river right just past the Rt 5 overpass. Park under the railroad bridge on River Rd. Classes: Canoe and Kayak Paul Glasscock
November 3	NECKRA Annual Banquet (banquet, awards)
after Potato Race	Florence, MA Dinner, points awards, quick annual meeting and raffle. Location: TBD Bob Allen 413-568-8832

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