Race Schedule
Photo by Peggy Miller
2024 Schedule
| March (top) |
| March 24 - Mousehole Run (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 12:00 PM Quaboag River Wickaboag Landing, West Brookfield, MA Distance: 4+ mi Registration: 9AM, Start: noon Race Fee: $25 (kids 12 and under free for Novice Race) Start Location: Wickaboag Landing (Blue Trail Access) West Brookfield, MA, near the intersection of Routes 9 & 6. Race finish at Main Street Warren, MA Pat Lizak plizak13@yahoo.com |
| March 30 - Scantic Spring Splash (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: noon Scantic River Somersville to Hazardville, CT Distances: 5 mi, 2 mi Registration starts at 9 AM at The Red Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT. Race starts at noon. Race will start off Quality Avenue in Somers, CT. All paddlers must wear helmets. Registration will be at the The Red Barn, 32 South Maple St, Enfield, CT Jeff Dynia jeffdynia1@yahoo.com 860-986-3572 Mike Dynia mdynia@yahoo.com www.scanticspringsplash.org |
| April (top) |
| April 6 - Ware River Icebreaker Race (downriver, flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater, Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Ware River Barre, MA Distances: 5 mi Downriver, 8 mi Flatwater John Bradley 603-903-2699 |
| April 7 - Tenandeho White Water Derby (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: noon Anthony Kill Mechanicsville, NY Distance: 4.5 mi Race Time: 12 noon Race Day Registration: 9-11 AM at 10 N Main St and Hudson River Classes for Kayaks, Canoes, & Poling Jim Ernst jernst12@gnycap.rr.com 518-584-2061 www.tenandeho.org |
| April 13 - 59th Annual River Rat Race (flatwater) |
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Race Flyer Start time: 1:00 PM Millers River Athol to Orange, MA Distance: 6 mi Mass start on the bank of the Millers River with over 300 boats!! Starting position drawn day before the race. No canoes over 18'. 978-249-9038 www.riverratrace.com |
| April 14 - River Rat Pro-Am Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:00 AM Millers River Athol to Orange, MA Distance: 12 mi All registration on Sunday at River Front Park. Registration from 8:30 AM to 9:45 AM. Dennis Carey dencarey@yahoo.com 978-249-9038 |
| April 14 - Willimantic River Downriver Race (Class I & II downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Willimantic River Tolland, CT Distance: 9 mi An 9-mile race on Class I & II rapids on the Willimantic River from Tolland to Eagleville, CT. Race start is at Nye-Holman State Forest 1565 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland, CT. Race end is at the Eagleville Dam on Route 275 in Eagleville. Registration: 9:30 AM - 11 AM Race Fee: $20 PFD required for all paddlers. Helmets required for all kayakers Rich Malchow richmalco@charter.net 860-428-5771 |
| April 20 - Westfield Whitewater Canoe and Kayak Race (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
| Race is back on! |
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Race Flyer Start time: 9:30 AM (Expert), 11:00 (Classic) Westfield River MASSDOT Yard, Huntington, MA Distances: 5 mi Expert, 8 mi Classic Online pre-registration with a race bib draw. Races will go off in bib order and have a designated start time. Expert Race starts at Knightville Dam. Classic Race and Fun race starts at MASSDOT yard. westfieldriver.org |
| April 21 - Quaboag Flats (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
| New Date! |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Quaboag River West Brookfield, MA Distance: 7 mi Start and finish at the junction of Rt 9 and Rt 67 in West Brookfield, MA. Registration at PaddleGuru or on site from 9-10:30 AM, Race Start: 11 AM PFDs must be worn at all times Fee: $25 per paddle Soup will be served! Jerry Madore gwmadore@charter.net |
| April 27 - Upper Ashuelot Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Ashuelot River Keene, NH Distances: 8 mi, 5 mi Registration: 9:00-10:30 AM at Ashuelot River Park. Both courses start and finish at Ashuelot River Park. Post-race awards and food at the Park. Entry Fees: $20 Tim Garland timgarland74@gmail.com 603-762-3996 www.facebook.com/RaceTheAsh |
| April 28 - Sturbridge All American River Race (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
| Race has been cancelled for this year |
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Race Flyer Start time: 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 11:01 AM and heads for the finish line at Westville Dam Recreational Area in Southbridge. One mandatory portage and one optional portage. Randy Peppard rpeppard@msn.com 603-818-3133 www.angelfire.com/ma3/sturbridgelions/events.html |
| May (top) |
| May 4 - The Oxbow Paddle (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:30 AM Oxbow on the Connecticut River 19 River Street, Easthampton, MA Distance: 6 mi Registration on Paddleguru and on-site. This is a 6 mile loop starting in the Oxbow, traveling out to the Connecticut River, up past Mitch's Island and returning. James LeGrand legrandice@yahoo.com 413-536-8423 |
| May 4-5 - Canton Canoe Weekend (flatwater) |
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Race Flyer Taylor Park, Canton, NY Marathon and Pro Events Saturday, May 4 - Solo Marathon Race. Starts at 12:30 PM Sunday, May 5 - Tandem Marathon Race. Starts at 9:30 AM Recreational and Touring Events Saturday, May 4 - Rushton Recreational. Starts at 2:30 PM Sunday, May 5 - Rushton Relay (teams of 6). Starts at 1:30 PM Gene Newman gnewmanboats@gmail.com 315-323-0946 Phil LaMarche none 315-212-6985 www.cantoncanoeweekend.org |
| May 4 - Peavine Whitewater Race (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: noon White River Stockbridge, VT Register online: paddleguru.com Mike McDonnell mikemcdonnell.watershed@gmail.com |
| May 5 - Otter Brook Downriver Race (Class 3 downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:30 AM Otter Brook Otter Brook Dam, Roxbury, NH Class 3 downriver race Start location: Otter Brook Dam (Branch Road, Roxbury, NH), Finish Location: Matthew's Road, Swanzey, NH Registration: 9:30 - 11:30 AM. Safety Meeting: 11:30 AM Start: noon Race Fee: $20 Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 (home), 603-303-1396 (cell) |
| May 18 - Ron Estes Memorial Paddle Roast (Not a Race) (flatwater) |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Housatonic River Lenox, MA Decker Boat Launch, New Lenox Road, Lenox (site of the Goose Chase). Refreshments after the paddle. No fee, just stories of Ron's paddling and racing days. Patty Spector pattyspector@gmail.com 413-637-2597 |
| May 19 - Mystic River Herring Run (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 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 19 - Quinnipiac Downriver Classic (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Quinnipiac River Southington, CT Prizes Awarded in 19 Categories Race Day Registration: 9 AM - 10:30 AM Post race Cook out for all participants! Entry Fee: $20 Dan Pelletier 860-754-8702 www.qrwa.org |
| May 28 - General Clinton Canoe Regatta (flatwater) |
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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:
www.canoeregatta.org |
| June (top) |
| June 1 - Millinocket X-Stream Canoe Race (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 12:00 PM Millinocket Stream Millinocket, Maine Chris Howe funpow89@yahoo.com 207-607-0691 paddlemillinocket.org |
| June 1 - Pauchaug Big Up-Down (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
| Race has been cancelled for this year |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:00 AM Connecticut River Pauchaug Boat Ramp, Northfield, MA Distance: 7-8 mi A 7 or 8 mile race depending on water levels. Starting at the Pauchaug Brook boat ramp. Deep-water flatwater race for Canoes, Kayaks, OC, Surfski and SUP's PFDs required for all paddlers Dave Thomas David@Stellarkayaksusa.com 413-522-8494 |
| June 2 - Onion River Race (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
| Race has been cancelled for this year |
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Race Flyer Winooski River 191 Power Plant Road, Waterbury, VT Distance: 10 mi Ten-mile canoe and kayak race (or leisurely paddle) along the Winooski River through the scenic Green Mountains. $45 registration fee day of race. Save money by signing up online. Friends of the Winooski River info@winooskiriver.org www.winooskiriver.org |
| June 7-9 - Maine Canoe Symposium |
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Race Flyer Camp Caribou, Winslow, ME New Location! Workshops, speakers and more www.maincanoesymposium.org |
| June 8 - Wild Goose Chase (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 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, $15 per person Patty Spector pattyspector@gmail.com 413-637-2597 |
| June 9 - Spring Fling at Glasgo Pond (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 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. Ray Thiel prma1@comcast.net 860-564-2443 |
| June 9 - Zoar Gap Plunge (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 12:45 PM Deerfield River Florida, MA Distance: 8 mi Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 (home), 603-303-1396 (cell) |
| June 16 - Nashua River Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Nashua River Groton, MA Distances: 9 mi, 3.7 mi Registration from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Entry Fee: $20 Food and awards after the race. Stephen Miller stephen.miller@pobox.com 978-771-1821 www.nashuariverrace.com |
| June 22 - Mohawk Trail Charlemont Downriver Canoe & Kayak Race (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 1:45 PM Deerfield River Zoar Gap Picnic Area Distance: 6 mi Six-mile downriver Class I & II on the Deerfield River. Race starts at the Zoar Gap picnic area. Finish and Awards behind Hawlemont Regional Elementary School Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 (home), 603-303-1396 (cell) |
| June 30 - Brattle Paddle Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:30 AM Connecticut River, West River Brattleboro, VT Distances: 9 mi, 5 mi A great river race event for all skill levels. Awards and a light lunch will follow the race in an informal gathering for all registered participants. Entry Fee: $25 Proceeds to benefit Interaction youth services & restrative justice. Sandy Harris racemonkey14@myfairpoint.net 603-363-4868 |
| July (top) |
| July 1 - East End Race Series (Open Water) |
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Race Flyer Start time: 5:00 PM Casco Bay East End Beach, Portland, Maine Distances: 8 mi, 3.5 mi The East End Race Series is a ten-week series of friendly competitions for kayakers and paddleboarders, with races scheduled every Monday evening, the first week of July through the first week of September! The first nine weeks will be our regular evening series, with a tenth finale event on Labor Day afternoon (the first Monday in September). We encourage both “serious” racers and more casual paddlers to join the fun. It’s a great way to connect with other paddlers, train your paddling muscles, and enjoy an evening paddle on beautiful Casco Bay! Eric Nathanson trips@portlandpaddle.net www.portlandpaddle.net/weekly-race-series |
| July 4 - Farmington River July 4th Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:30 AM Farmington River Curtiss Park, Simsbury, CT Distance: 7.5 mi Mass starts: Kayaks & SUPs; all C2s, and all C1s Registration: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Cost: $20 Ted Kenyon theodorekenyon@gmail.com 860-874-8302 fb.me/July4thCanoeandKayak |
| July 17 - Holyoke Rows Boathouse Challenge (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
| Postponed from July 10 |
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Race Flyer Start time: 6:00 PM Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distances: 10K, 4K Recreational and Racing classes for all types of canoes and kayaks for Adult, Novice and youth Stephanie Moore smoore@holyokerows.org 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org |
| July 11-14 - Whitewater National Championships (downriver) - Point Series[Downriver] |
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Race Flyer Deerfield River Florida, MA Distance: 8 mi Charley Brackett whitewaterwizard3@gmail.com 603-585-7167 (home), 603-303-1396 (cell) www.wwocd.org |
| July 14 - Connecticut C1/K1 Championships (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 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 21 - BluMouLA-BuFuRa (flatwater) |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:30 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! Pre-registration highly encouraged. Start and finish at town beach. Aims "Andy" Coney AimsConey@gmail.com 978-618-2256 www.BMLBuoyRace.com |
| July 24 - Chocolate Bowl (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 6:00 PM Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5.8 mi 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm at the Stockbridge Bowl ramp. Registration fee: $15. All craft including SUPs. Patty Spector pattyspector@gmail.com |
| July 27 - Laurel Lake Association Canoe & Kayak Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Laurel Lake White's Field Holcomb Landing at Laurel Lake, Fitzwilliam, NH Distances: 7 mi, 2.5 mi, 1.5 mi Charley Brackett 603-585-7167 www.laurellakeassn.com |
| July 27-28 - AuSable River Canoe Marathon (flatwater) |
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Start time: 9:00 PM AuSable River Grayling to Oscoda, MI Distance: 120 mi www.ausablecanoemarathon.org |
| July 28 - New England Paddlesport Championship (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:30 AM Connecticut River Norm's Marina, Hinsdale, NH Distances: 12 mi, 5 mi, 1 mi Registration: 9:00 - 10:00, at Norm’s Marina, 1347 Brattleboro Rd. Hinsdale, NH. Pre-register on PaddleGuru. Entry Fee: $20 Lunch, awards and river fun with Connecticut River Conservancy following the race! Gabriel Chevalier gchevalier@ctriver.org ctriver.org/nepc-riverfest |
| August (top) |
| August 7-11 - USCA Nationals (flatwater) |
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Race Flyer Allegheny River Warren, PA The 4-day event will begin on August 7 and conclude on August 11. Canoers and kayakers from across the United States and Canada will test their race skills against the best in their sport. Located on the banks of the Allegheny River and in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest. uscanoe.com |
| August 17, 18 - Berkshire Summer Waterfront Festival (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
| Race has been cancelled for this year |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:00 AM both days Onota Lake Burbank Park, Pittsfield, MA Distances: 12 mi, 6 mi, 3 mi Two day event with a race each day. Saturday is a 12-mile race with portages. Sunday there are two races - 6-mile and 3-mile. |
| August 23 - Cookie Bowl (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 6:00 PM Stockbridge Bowl Stockbridge, MA Distance: 5.8 mi 2 laps around the lake. Register at 5pm at the Stockbridge Bowl ramp. Registration fee: $15. All craft including SUPs. Patty Spector pattyspector@gmail.com 413-442-2557 |
| August 24 - Lehigh Classic (downriver) |
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Race Flyer Lehigh River Lehigh, PA Distance: 5.5 mi The race coincides with Lehigh Riverfest, hosted at Whitewater Challengers with camping, food, vendors, live music and family-friendly activities. Mark Zakutansky lehighclassic@gmail.com 551-427-0974 www.lehighclassic.com |
| August 25 - Hamilton Reservoir Paddle Skedaddle (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
| Race has been cancelled for this year |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:00 AM Hamilton Reservoir Lake Holland, MA Distances: 7 mi, 3.5 mi One or two laps of the reservoir North basin. Location: Aqua Riders of Holland 154 Mashapaug Rd Holland, MA Registration: 8:30-9:45 (or online at PaddleGuru). Jerry Madore gwmadore@charter.net 508-612-3425 |
| August 31 - Millers River Challenge (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
| Date updated! |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Millers River Orange, MA Distance: 7 mi This is a community race for all ages. Our goal is to create a culture for Youth to participate in a sport that is easy to access while providing a competitive event for competitive paddlers. First 50 registered receive a free t-shirt on race day. Jerry Whaland BillyGoatBoats@gmail.com 978-577-8420 |
| September (top) |
| September 2 - Portland Paddle Labor Day Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 3:00 PM Casco Bay East End Beach, Portland, Maine Distances: 8 mi, 3.5 mi The East End Race Series is a ten-week series of friendly competitions for kayakers and paddleboarders, with races scheduled every Monday evening, the first week of July through the first week of September! The first nine weeks will be our regular evening series, with a tenth finale event on Labor Day afternoon (the first Monday in September). We encourage both “serious” racers and more casual paddlers to join the fun. It’s a great way to connect with other paddlers, train your paddling muscles, and enjoy an evening paddle on beautiful Casco Bay! Eric Nathanson trips@portlandpaddle.net www.portlandpaddle.net/weekly-race-series |
| September 8 - 14th Great Stone Dam Classic (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 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 none Francisco Urena furena80@yahoo.com none www.facebook.com/GreatStoneDam/ |
| September 15 - Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon (triathlon) |
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Race Flyer 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 is followed by a large bash with music, food, vendors and awards. Abby Chaput abby@joshbillings.com www.joshbillings.com |
| September 22 - Holyoke Rows Fall Festival Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 1:30 PM Connecticut River Holyoke, MA Distance: 10K Recreational and Racing classes for all types of canoes and kayaks for Adult, Novice and youth Great potluck afterward. Bring a dish to share. Stephanie Moore smoore@holyokerows.org 413-626-3862 www.holyokerows.org |
| October (top) |
| October 5 - The Great River Challenge Off-Road Triathlon (triathlon) |
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Race Flyer Start time: 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/ |
| October 13 - Silver Lake Paddlesport Race (flatwater) - Point Series[Flatwater] |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Silver Lake Berlin, CT Distance: 5 mi Race is at the Silver Lake boat launch in Berlin, CT. Preregister on PaddleGuru for $20 or onsite for $25 starting at 9:30 AM. PFDs must be worn by all paddlers. Vicki Cummings 66silverlake@cox.net 203-631-1588 |
| October 26 - Deerfield Valley Canoe and Kayak Race (downriver) |
| New Date! |
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Race Flyer Start time: 10:30 AM Deerfield River Deerfield, MA Distance: 6.5 Registration: 9:00 - 10:00, Parking area at the corner of Stillwater and Upper Rd, Deerfield, MA Mass Start: 11:00 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. |
| October 26 - The Great Potato Race (flatwater) |
| New Date! |
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Race Flyer Start time: 11:00 AM Connecticut River Holyoke Rows Boathouse, Holyoke, MA Distance: 6 mi The final NECKRA flatwater race of the season. Come race on the Connecticut River before enjoying the NECKRA banquet. Bob Allen rangerfiberglass@yahoo.com 413-568-8832 |
| October 26 - NECKRA Banquet |
| New Date! |
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Race Flyer Start time: 1:30 PM Point Series Awards, Participation gifts and Annual business meeting Banquet follows the Potato and Deerfield races. Bob Allen rangerfiberglass@yahoo.com 413-568-8832 |