Flatwater/Downriver Points Race Schedule
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Note: Dates listed in gray are 2018 dates.
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| 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  |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| April 14 | Willimantic River Downriver Race (Class I & II downriver) | ||
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| April 27 | Upper Ashuelot Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) | ||
| 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 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 |
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| 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 |
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| April 28 | 37th Annual Run of the Charles (flatwater) | ||
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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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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| May 18 | Boateater Challenge (downriver) | ||
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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 19 | Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver) | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Dan Pelletier 860-347-6576 www.qrwa.org |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| June 9 | 31st Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond (flatwater) | ||
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| 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 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
Sandy Harris 603-363-4868 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| August 11 | Zoar Gap Plunge (downriver) | ||
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Deerfield River Fife Brook Dam, Florida, MA Distance: 8 mi Charley Brackett 603-303-1396 |
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| August 24 | Lehigh Classic (downriver) | ||
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Lehigh River Lehigh, PA Distance: 5.5 mi Mark Zakutansky 551-427-0974 www.lehighclassic.com |
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| 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 |
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| 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!!
Shawn Burke canoeber@yahoo.com Francisco Urena furena80@yahoo.com www.greatstonedam.com |
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| 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 |
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| September 22 | Wild West River Stampede (downriver) | ||
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West River Townshend Dam Recreation Area, Townshend, VT Distance: 7 mi Eric Jones 860-756-6703 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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