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March (top) | |||
March 14 | Rockrimmon ERGatta (indoor) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club Row 2000 meters or paddle 250 meters in a group with athletes of similar speed. Register by February 22 Renee Jones 413-736-1322 www.pvriverfront.org |
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March 14 | 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 |
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March 28 | Scantic Spring Splash (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:30 AM |
Scantic River Somersville to Hazardville, CT Distances: 5 mi, 2.5 mi Jeff Dynia 860-986-3572 www.scanticspringsplash.org |
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March 29 | Quaboag Flats (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
noon |
Quaboag River West Brookfield, MA Distance: 7 mi Start and finish at the junction of Rt 9 and Rt 67 in West Brookfield, MA. Soup will be served! Jerry Madore |
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March 28 | 40th Annual St. George River Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
St. George River Searsmont, ME Distance: 6 mi Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org |
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March 28 | Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic) | ||
Check with organizer | |||
12:00 PM |
Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics |
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April (top) | |||
April 4 | Ware River Icebreaker Race (downriver, flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Ware River Barre, MA Distances: 5 mi Downriver, 7 mi Flatwater Doug and Faith Glover 978-630-1041 |
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April 4 | 46th Annual Passagassawakeag Stream Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Passagassawakeag Stream Waldo, ME Dale Cross 207-338-4598 www.mackro.org |
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April 4 | Sinnemahone Paddle (formerly Cameron County race) (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Sinnemahoning Creek Sinnemahoning, PA https://visitpago.com/events/sinnemahone-paddle/ |
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April 4 | Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic) | ||
Check with organizer | |||
12:00 PM |
Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics |
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April 5 | Hockanum River Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Hockanum River Vernon/Manchester CT to East Hartford, CT Distance: 6 mi Dave Anderson 203-592-7153 |
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April 5 | Punch Brook Slalom (slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Farmington River Burlington, CT Denise Dieli http://nessrace.com/punch-brook-slalom/ |
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April 5 | 47th Tenandeho River White Water Derby (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
noon |
Tenandeho River Mechanicsville, NY Scott Stepenuck 518-885-4098 http://tenandeho.org/ |
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April 11 | 57th Annual River Rat Race (flatwater) | ||
Postponed to TBD | |||
1:00 PM |
Millers River Athol to Orange, MA Distance: 6 mi 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com |
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April 11 | Westfield Whitewater Novice Clinic (downriver clinic) | ||
Check with organizer | |||
12:00 PM |
Westfield River MassDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 http://www.westfieldriverraces.com/race.html#clinics |
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April 11 | Eliot Lamb Memorial Souadabscook Stream Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
noon |
Souadabscook Stream Hampden, ME Distance: 7.5 mi www.mackro.org |
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April 12 | Marsh Stream Sprint and Downriver Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Marsh Stream Bill Deighan 207-234-2510 www.mackro.org |
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April 18 | 67th Annual Westfield Whitewater Races - Novice (downriver) | ||
Invitation Only | |||
10:00 AM |
Westfield River State DPW Yard, Huntington, MA Distance: 8 mi Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com |
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April 18 | 67th Annual Westfield Wildwater Races - Expert (downriver) | ||
Invitation Only | |||
1:30 PM |
Westfield River Knightville Dam, Huntington, MA Ed Smith 413-636-2397 www.westfieldriverraces.com |
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April 18 | 54th Annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Kenduskeag Stream Kenduskeag to Bangor, ME Bangor Parks & Recreation 207-992-4490 www.kenduskeagstreamcanoerace.com |
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April 18 | Wells Bridge Paddlers Spring Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Susquehanna River Oneonta, NY Distances: 11.5 mi, 13.5 mi All classes start just south of Route 205 Bridge In Oneonta and finish just before the bridge at Wells Bridge (ZRE Parking area). Recreation classes, C1 W and any class with youth will go directly from the start to the finish, approximately 11.5 mi. All other classes will turn a buoy in front of Otego fishing access, turn counterclockwise and head upstream to first bridge abutment, turn counterclockwise and finish at Well bridge, approx 13.5mi. Start Location: Route 205 Bridge, Oneonta, NY End Location: ZRE Parking lot, Wells Bridge, NY Takes place of USPP race Bob Wisse 607-432-0045 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule |
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April 25 | Upper Ashuelot Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Ashuelot River Keene, NH Distances: 13 mi, 5 mi Pro course is ~13 miles (portage and upstream/downstream loops). Amateur/rec course is ~5 miles (no portage, upstream loop). Both courses start and finish at Ashuelot River Park. Tim Garland 603-762-3996 Michael Fairchild 802-254-7733 |
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April 25 | 50th Annual Wappingers Creek Water Derby (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
8:00 AM |
Wappingers Creek Pleasant Valley to Poughkeepsie, NY Distance: 8 mi Mark 845-391-7700 Bob 845-721-2605 www.aquaticexplorers.org |
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April 25 | Middleborough Canoe Race (flatwater) | ||
11:00 AM |
Taunton River Middleborough, MA Sign up at the Masi Field House located at 26 Jackson St. in Middleborough Day of Race Registration: Sign up from 8:30 to 10:30 a. m. at Old Bridge St. in Lakeville Location: Race begins at Old Bridge St. in Lakeville & ends at the Oliver Mill Park in Middleborough Fran Cass 508-946-2440 https://discovermiddleborough.com/events/canoe-river-race |
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April 26 | Sturbridge All American River Race (downriver) | ||
Postponed to fall (possibly) | |||
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 |
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April 26 | 38th Annual Run of the Charles (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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:
rotc@crwa.org 508-698-6810 www.crwa.org/run-of-the-charles |
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April 26 | Blackwater Slalom (slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Blackwater River Webster, NH Amy Hunt 401-338-5669 http://nessrace.com/blackwater-slalom/ |
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April 25 | Little D on the Monocacy (flatwater) | ||
Virtual Race | |||
Monocacy River Frederick, MD Distance: 13.5 mi Canoe and kayak race/cruise on the scenic Monocacy River in Frederick, MD. All donations benefit children diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy. 6 mile cruise, 12 mile upstream/downstream race. Steve Corbett 240-446-0060 http://www.facebook.com/littledonthemonocacy |
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May (top) | |||
May 2 | Baker River Regatta (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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May 2 | Eagle Lake Canoe-Kayak-SUP Race (flatwater, flatwater pursuit) | ||
Postponed to TBD | |||
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 |
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May 2 | Squannacook River Canoe and Kayak Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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/ |
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May 2-3 | 59th Annual Canton Canoe Weekend (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Taylor Park, Canton, NY www.slvpaddlers.org |
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May 2-3 | 63rd Hudson River White Water Derby (downriver, slalom) | ||
Postponed to TBD | |||
North River North Creek, NY Slalom races on Saturday, Downriver Points race on Sunday www.whitewaterderby.com |
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May 3 | Otter Brook Canoe & Kayak Race (Class III downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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May 3 | Kenduskeag Slalom Race (Class II Slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Kenduskeag Stream Valley Av. and Exchange St., Bangor, ME Clayton Cole 207-285-7356 http://nessrace.com/kenduskeag-slalom/ |
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May 9 | Peavine Whitewater Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
White River Stockbridge, VT Register online: paddleguru.com Note: The NECKRA race packet list this race as "The White River Whitewater Race". Mike McDonnell |
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May 9 | Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta (flatwater) | ||
Postoned possibly to June | |||
10:00 AM |
Susquehanna River Otego, NY to Sidney, NY Distance: 23 mi 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. Ed Curley 607-433-0333 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule |
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May 9 | Round the Mountain Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 www.adirondack90miler.com |
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May 10 | Fiddlehead Slalom (slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Winooski River Montpelier, VT Barrett Philips phillips.barrett@gmail.com Brendan Moore bmoorec1@yahoo.com http://nessrace.com/fiddlehead-slalom/ |
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May 16 | Mystic River Herring Run (flatwater) | ||
Virtual event September 19-26 | |||
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 |
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May 16 | Boateater Challenge (downriver) | ||
Postponed at least to July (hoping for the best) | |||
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 |
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May 16 | Essex River Race (open water) | ||
Postponed to October 3, 2020 (tentative) | |||
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 |
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May 17 | Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org |
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May 17 | Covered Bridge Slalom (slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Housatonic River West Cornwall, CT Jenifer Clarke Jenifer Clarke Bob Connolly Bob Connolly http://nessrace.com/covered-bridge-slalom/ |
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May 22-25 | General Clinton Canoe Regatta (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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:
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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 |
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June (top) | |||
June 5-7 | Maine Canoe Symposium | ||
Bridgton, ME www.mainecanoesymposium.org |
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June 6 | Wild Goose Chase (flatwater) | ||
Postponed to possibly mid-July | |||
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 |
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June 6-7 | Newaygo Power Paddle (flatwater) | ||
Rescheduled to August 15-16, 2020 (tentative) | |||
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 |
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June 7 | 31st Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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June 7 | Onion River Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 watershed. Friends of the Winooski River 802-882-8276 www.winooskiriver.org |
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June 7 | Tariffville Slalom (slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Farmington River Tarrifville, CT Gary Glosclaude http://nessrace.com/tariffville-slalom/ |
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June 13 | 14th Annual Nashua River Race (flatwater) | ||
Postponed until the fall (now cancelled) | |||
11:00 AM |
Nashua River Groton, MA Distances: 10 mi, 4 mi Stephen Miller 978-771-1821 www.nashuariverrace.com |
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June 13, 14 | Madrid Canoe Regatta (flatwater) | ||
Postponed until August 15, 16 | |||
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 |
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June 14 | 41st Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (dragon boat) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Charles River Boston, MA www.bostondragonboat.org |
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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 |
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June 15 | Huron River Canoe Challenge (flatwater) | ||
Huron River Ann Arbor, MI Tim Feldkamp |
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June 20 | Against the Tide - Hopkinton (multi-sport) | ||
Virtual Event | |||
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/ |
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June 20 | Armond Bassett Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
Postponed | |||
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 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule |
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June 21 | Winni Slalom (slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Winnipesaukee River Northfield, NH Amy Hunt http://nessrace.com/winni-slalom/ |
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June 22 | Springfield Dragon Boat Festival (dragonboat) | ||
Postponed until September 26 | |||
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 |
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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 |
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June 24-27 | Yukon River Quest | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Yukon River Whitehorse to Dawson City, Yukon Distance: 444 mi www.yukonriverquest.com |
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June 27 | Mohawk Trail Charlemont Downriver Canoe & Kayak Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
1:45 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 |
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June 27 | Tupper Lake 8-Miler (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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.
Roger Gocking 518-354-8377 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule |
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June 28 | Brattle Paddle Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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.
Sandy Harris 603-363-4868 |
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July (top) | |||
July 4 | Farmington River July 4th Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
10:00 AM |
Farmington River Simsbury, CT Distances: 8 mi, 4 mi Mass start for all pro C2s for the first race at 10:00 AM. Pro paddlers compete in a C1 for the 1:00 PM race. Winners determined by combined C2 and C1 times for both paddlers. Pro kayak classes also offered - details to follow. Ted Kenyon 860-874-8302 fb.me/July4thCanoeandKayakRace |
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July 6 | Keystone Challenge (flatwater) | ||
11:00 AM |
Susquehanna River Lock Haven, PA Distance: 11 mi Jeff Rankinen 570-367-9200 |
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July 8 | Holyoke Rows Boathouse Challenge (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
6:30 PM |
Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distances: 10K, 4K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org |
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July 11 | Electric City Canoe Regatta (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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July 12 | 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 |
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July 12 | Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
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 |
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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 |
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July 18 | Blackburn Challenge (ocean) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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July 18 or 19 | Misery Challenge (ocean) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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July 19 | Yukon 1000 (flatwater, downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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July 19 | Spike's Challenge (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
AuSable River Grayling, MI John Lucey www.miracing.com |
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July 25-26 | AuSable River Canoe Marathon (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
9:00 PM |
AuSable River Grayling to Oscoda, MI Distance: 120 mi www.ausablecanoemarathon.org |
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July 26 | BluMouLA-BuFuRa (Blue Mountain Lake Association Buoy Funding Race) (flatwater) | ||
Only 1.5-mi race | |||
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) |
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July 31 | Chocolate Bowl (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
6:00 PM |
Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5 mi 5 mile flatwater race. 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm. $15. All craft including SUPs. Gary Miller 413-717-1401 |
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August (top) | |||
August 1 | 29th Laurel Lake Association Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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August 2 | New England Championships (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
10:30 AM |
Connecticut River Brattleboro, VT Distances: 12 mi, 5 mi Sandy Harris 603-363-4868 |
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August 9 | Zoar Gap Plunge (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Deerfield River Fife Brook Dam, Florida, MA Distance: 8 mi Charley Brackett 603-303-1396 |
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August 13-16 | USCA Nationals (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Muskegon River Newaygo, MI www.newaygonationals.com |
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August 15 | Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival (dragon boat) | ||
Connecticut River Hartford, CT dragonboat@riverfront.org http://www.riverfront.org/events/dragon-boat-asian-festival |
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August 15 | Against the Tide - Brewster (multi-sport) | ||
Virtual Event | |||
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/ |
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August 22 | 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 https://www.nypra.org/race-schedule |
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August 22 | Millers River Challenge (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Millers River Orange, MA Distance: 7 mi Jerry Whaland 978-602-4622 |
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August 23 | Cookie Bowl (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
6:00 PM |
Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5 mi 5 mile flatwater race. 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm. $15. All craft including SUPs. Gary Miller 413-717-1401 |
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August 29 | Lehigh Classic (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Lehigh River Lehigh, PA Distance: 5.5 mi Mark Zakutansky 551-427-0974 www.lehighclassic.com |
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August 30 | 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 |
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September (top) | |||
September 8 | The Contoocook Carry (triathlon) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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September 11-13 | Adirondack Canoe Classic (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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/ |
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September 13 | 11th Annual Great Stone Dam Classic (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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!!
Shawn Burke canoeber@icloud.com Francisco Urena furena80@yahoo.com www.greatstonedam.com |
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September 13 | 44th Annual Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
Virtual Race | |||
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 |
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September 14, 15 | Lighthouse to Lighthouse Race (open water) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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/ |
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September 19 | Holyoke Rows Fall Festival Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
1:30 PM |
Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 10K Stephanie Moore 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org |
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September 20 | Wild West River Stampede (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
noon |
West River Townshend Dam Recreation Area, Townshend, VT Distance: 7 mi Eric Jones 860-756-6703 |
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September 20 | D.W. Field Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
9:00 AM |
D. W. Field Park, Brockton, MA dwftriathlon@gmail.com 508-942-1920 www.dwftriathlon.org |
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September 26 | Rainbow Run Downriver Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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September 26 | 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.adirondack90miler.com/ |
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September 27 | Manchester Slalom (slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Canandaigua Outlet Manchester, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 https://nessrace.com/manchester-slalom/ |
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September 28-29 | Toronto Outrigger Challenge (outrigger) | ||
Toronto, ON info@torontooutriggerchallenge.com 416-303-1021 www.torontooutriggerchallenge.com |
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October (top) | |||
October 3 | The Great River Challenge Off-Road Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
9:30 AM |
Connecticut River Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, Northfield, MA Pre-Race Meeting at Rec Center: 8:45am Race Start (on water at the Pavillion): 9:30am 413-522-8494 http://greatriverchallenge.com/ |
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October 3 | 5th Annual HACK Race (Hackensack River Canoe & Kayak Race) (flatwater) | ||
Virtual Race | |||
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 September 26th. 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. $30 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 Wardell Lee https://www.facebook.com/HACKRace/ |
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October 4 | Esopus Slalom (slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Esopus Creek Phoenicia, NY Mike Cook 607-227-4998 http://nessrace.com/esopus-slalom/ |
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October 11 | Silver Lake John Messinger Memorial Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Silver Lake Berlin, CT Distance: 5 mi Race is at the Silver Lake boat launch in Berlin, CT. Registration starts at 9:30 AM. Vicki Cummings 203-634-3893 |
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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 |
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October 17 | 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 17, 18 | Farmington Slalom (Class II+ slalom) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Farmington River Otis, MA Klaus Renner 603-546-7513 http://nessrace.com/farmington-slalom/ |
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October 19 | Tully Lake Triathlon (triathlon) | ||
10:30 AM |
Tully Lake Tully Lake Camground, Royalston, MA
Jess Schanz 978-249-4957 www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/special-events/tully-lake-triathlon.html |
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November (top) | |||
November 1 | The Great Potato Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
11:00 AM |
Haptom Ponds Hampton Ponds State Park, Westfield, MA Distance: 5 mi New Location! Potato Race will be run at Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield, MA. Registration from 9:30 - 10:45. Bob Allen 413-568-8832 |
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November 1 | Deerfield Valley Canoe and Kayak Race (downriver) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
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 |
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November 1 | NECKRA Annual Banquet (banquet, awards) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
after Potato Race |
Florence, MA Dinner, points awards, quick annual meeting and raffle. Location: TBD Bob Allen 413-568-8832 |
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November 22 | Delaware & Raritan Canal Race (flatwater) | ||
Race has been cancelled for this year | |||
Delaware & Raritan Canal Somerset, NJ Distance: 10.6 mi The course is 10.6 miles long and takes about 2 hours. There are 3 short portages around the locks. These are on the tow path, which is graveled, and are about 100 yards long each. Dennis German 973-226-6672 www.canalrace.org |