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Pacman Paddle with a Pro

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Event Details
The Pacman Paddle with a Pro is a brand new race for 2025. This race is an opportunity for new paddlers to get a taste of canoe racing while paddling alongside a seasoned paddler. The "Pro Paddler" must be an experienced paddler who has completed at least one 70 Mile race in the Pro class or a member of the 700 Mile club. It is also the responsibility of the Pro paddler to provide a canoe for the team to use.

The new paddler should be someone who is new to canoe racing, or who wants the opportunity to paddle in a significantly different style of canoe than they have previously paddled in. The new paddler can be any age range from 8 to 100. Paddlers under 18 must provide and wear a coast guard approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD). We recommend all paddlers wear a PFD.

We will contact you sometime before May 11 with the contact information of the paddler you will be partnered with.
Location Information
Start Location Sidney Fishing Access
Address NY 7, Bainbridge, NY, Just west of NY 8
GPS Coordinates 42.317044, -75.413992
Races & Registration

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $10.00 / boat
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $10.00 / boat
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $10.00 / boat
Available Classes
New Paddler

New Paddlers should enter in this class. We will pair you with an pro paddler as registrations are received.

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Paddle with a Pro

Pro Paddlers should enter in this class. We will pair you with an new paddler as registrations are received. There is no charge for Pro Paddlers. Sign up with just yourself as paddler one. We will fill in the second paddler as you are matched to a new paddler.

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Pacman Generation Gap Races

Sponsored by Benson Realty
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Event Details
The Generation Gap canoe race is a fun 4 mile downstream race for the young and the old (at least 14 years older). The Generation Gap starts off the 4 days of canoe racing that finishes in General Clinton Park.
Location Information
Start Location Sidney Fishing Access
Address NY 7, Bainbridge, NY, Just west of NY 8
GPS Coordinates 42.317044, -75.413992
Races & Registration

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $25.00 / boat
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $25.00 / boat
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $25.00 / boat
  • At Start
    Register at location
    $30.00 / boat
Available Classes
Stock Aluminum Female 1 - Generation Gap (5-12 y.o & a Female 14+ years older)

This class is intended for stock aluminum canoes. Fiberglass or plastic canoes will be allowed in this class, but may be required to start in the rear of the starting line. You must be in a stock aluminum canoe to place in the top 3 places. Kevlar or similar light weight canoes can only enter in the Amateur race. There must be a 14+ year age difference between the two paddlers. The adult paddler must be female. The child paddler can be either a male of female between the ages of 5 and 12 years o

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Stock Aluminum 1 - Generation Gap (5-12 y.o + Adult 14+ years older)

This class is intended for stock aluminum canoes. Fiberglass or plastic canoes will be allowed in this class, but may be required to start in the rear of the starting line. You must be in a stock aluminum canoe to place in the top 3 places. Kevlar or similar light weight canoes can only enter in the Amateur race. There must be a 14+ year age difference between the two paddlers. One paddler must be between 5 and 12 years old.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $25.00 / boat
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $25.00 / boat
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $25.00 / boat
  • At Start
    Register at location
    $30.00 / boat
Available Classes
Stock Aluminum 5 - Generation Gap (19+ y.o. + Adult 14+ years older)

This class is intended for stock aluminum canoes. Fiberglass or plastic canoes will be allowed in this class, but may be required to start in the rear of the starting line. You must be in a stock aluminum canoe to place in the top 3 places. Kevlar or similar light weight canoes can only enter in the Amateur race. There must be a 14+ year age difference between the two paddlers. Both paddlers must be at least 19 years old.

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Stock Aluminum 2 - Generation Gap (13-18 y.o. + Adult 14+ years older)

This class is intended for stock aluminum canoes. Fiberglass or plastic canoes will be allowed in this class, but may be required to start in the rear of the starting line. You must be in a stock aluminum canoe to place in the top 3 places. Kevlar or similar light weight canoes can only enter in the Amateur race. There must be a 14+ year age difference between the two paddlers. One paddler must be between 13 and 18 years old.

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Stock Aluminum Female 2 - Generation Gap (13-18 y.o Female & a Female 14+ years older)

This class is intended for stock aluminum canoes. Fiberglass or plastic canoes will be allowed in this class, but may be required to start in the rear of the starting line. You must be in a stock aluminum canoe to place in the top 3 places. Kevlar or similar light weight canoes can only enter in the Amateur race. There must be a 14+ year age difference between the two paddlers. The adult paddler must be female. The youngest paddler must be between 12 and 18 years old.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $25.00 / boat
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $25.00 / boat
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $25.00 / boat
  • At Start
    Register at location
    $30.00 / boat
Available Classes
Amateur 4 Female - Generation Gap(5-12 y.o. + Adult 14+ years older)

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. This class is for a female child between 5-12 years old and a female adult at least 14 years older. Kevlar and other recreational boats may also enter in this race.

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Amateur 5 Female - Generation Gap (13-18 y.o. + Adult 14+ years older)

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. This class is for a female child between 13-18 years old and a Female adult at least 14 years older. Kevlar and other recreational boats may also enter in this race.

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Amateur 1 - Generation Gap(5-12 y.o. + Adult 14+ years older)

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. This class is for a child between 5-12 years old and an adult at least 14 years older. Kevlar and other recreational boats may also enter in this race.

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Amateur 2 - Generation Gap (13-18 y.o. + Adult 14+ years older)

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. This class is for a child between 13-18 years old and an adult at least 14 years older. Kevlar and other recreational boats may also enter in this race.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $25.00 / boat
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $25.00 / boat
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $25.00 / boat
  • At Start
    Register at location
    $30.00 / boat
Available Classes
Amateur 3 - Generation Gap (19+ y.o. + Adult 14+ years older)

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. Both paddlers must be 19 years old or older, with one paddler at least 14 years older than the other paddler. Kevlar and other recreational boats may also enter in this race.

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Grand Prix Relay Race

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Event Details

Approximately 30 mile race with 5 legs starting at designated areas downstream. Teams consist of 6-10 canoeists and one canoe. Teams must change at each exchange point buoy.Stock aluminum canoes only!

1st Leg: 3 miles to Rt 205 bridge. Exchange on right side of the river just after the bridge. Link to map

2nd Leg: 9 miles to Otego/Wells Bridge fishing access. Water is mostly deep. Link to map

3rd Leg: 8 3/4 miles to Unadilla fishing access. Water varies from deep to shallow with some rapids. Link to map

4th Leg: 4 1/4 miles to Sidney-Ozzies beach just before Main Street bridge. Link to map

5th Leg: 4 1/4 miles to General Clinton Park. Water is mostly shallow.

Entry fee includes 5 free parking passes

This race will be starting at noon on Saturday.

Location Information
Start Location Southside Oneonta
Address NY 23, Oneonta, Across from Southside Mall
GPS Coordinates 42.4487950, -75.0445320
Races & Registration

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $240.00 / boat
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $340.00 / boat
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $450.00 / boat
Available Classes
Mixed Stock Aluminum Relay

Stock Aluminum Canoes only. Canoes must be production models of established manufacturers.

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Scout Races

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Event Details
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female.
Location Information
Start Location Various points along the Unadilla River
Address Varies
GPS Coordinates
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Sprint Races

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Event Details
The General Clinton Sprint Races are a warm up for the 70 miler that happens the next day. This race starts at Wells Bridge and follows the last 15 miles of the 70 miler. This is a great race for the pit crews, feeders, scout leaders and all other paddlers that might not be ready for the big race.
Location Information
Start Location Wells Bridge
Address 1 Bridge Street, Wells Bridge, NY
GPS Coordinates 42.366862186993636, -75.244579373568
Races & Registration

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $30.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $35.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $35.00 / person
  • At Start
    Register at location
    $40.00 / person
Available Classes
Open C1 Sprint

This class is open to any single paddler.

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Open 50 & Over C1 Sprint

This class is open to men or women over 50 years old.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $30.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $35.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $35.00 / person
  • At Start
    Register at location
    $40.00 / person
Available Classes
Open Recreational Kayak Sprint

This class is for kayaks less than 16 feet in overall length.

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Open Kayak Sprint

This class is for kayaks that are 16 to 20 feet in overall length and at least 18 inches wide at the 4 inch waterline.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $30.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $35.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $35.00 / person
  • At Start
    Register at location
    $40.00 / person
Available Classes
NYMCRA C2 Stock Sprint

Canoes in this class must meet the NYMCRA racing canoes specifications. This class is open to Men's, Women's, or Mixed Teams.

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Amateur Sprint

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. This class is open to Men's, Women's, or Mixed teams.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $30.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $35.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $35.00 / person
Available Classes
Womens Stock Aluminum/Rec Sprint

This class is for stock Aluminum or Recreational canoes only. Both paddlers must be female.

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Open Stock Aluminum/Rec Sprint

This class is for stock Aluminum or Recreational (not specifically built for racing) canoes only. This class is open to men or mixed teams.

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70 Mile General Clinton Canoe Race

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Event Details
The "70 Miler" follows the Susquehanna River, starting at Brookwood Point 1.5 north of Cooperstown at 6000 State Highway 80 and finishing in General Clinton Park in Bainbridge NY. The race is open to paddlers of all abilities, recreational to elite with finishing times of 6:36 for the elites and recreational paddlers can sometimes expect a 12 to 13 hour paddle depending on river levels. A "pit crew or feeders" can make the race a lot easier. Finishing the "70" is quite an accomplishment for any paddler! Can you do the "70 miler"?
Location Information
Start Location Brockwood Point
Address 6000 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
GPS Coordinates 42.726823, -74.918591
Races & Registration

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $135.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $225.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $280.00 / person
Available Classes
C4 Unlimited Endurance

This class is for the pro athletes. Must be using a boat specifically designed for four people with a max length of 25' 11", minimum width of 32" at the gunwale, and minimum weight of 50 pounds.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $85.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $135.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $190.00 / person
Available Classes
C-4 Stock Endurance

The boat must be specifically built by the manufacturer to accommodate 4 paddlers. One of a kind canoes must be petitioned 30 days prior to race date. Current C-4 Stock List: Wenonah - Minnesota 3, Minnesota 4 Bell Canoe Works - North Shore Savage River -Saranac

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Mixed/Women NYMCRA Stock Endurance

NYMCRA Stock class will follow NYMCRA rules. Canoes in this class must be on the list of stock C-2 canoes found here: https://www.nypra.org/MemberOrg/NewYorkPaddlesportsRacingAssociation/Page/BoatTypesandDesigns This is a Mixed or Female Class.

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Mens NYMCRA Stock Endurance

NYMCRA Stock class will follow NYMCRA rules. Canoes in this class must be on the list of stock C-2 canoes found here: https://www.nypra.org/MemberOrg/NewYorkPaddlesportsRacingAssociation/Page/BoatTypesandDesigns This is a Men's Class.

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Open Stock Aluminum Endurance

Production models of established manufacturers. No Lowline, Minnieck or Beaverboats. No changes other than seats or foot braces. This is a Men's, Mixed, or Women's class.

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Griffin Fisher Touring Open Endurance

This class is to introduce paddlers to Marathon Canoe racing. We allow any canoe or kayak to enter this class. This class is a "just for fun" class. There are no awards or trophies handed out (except first time finisher awards). If you're unsure which class to enter, or if this is your first time entering the race, we recommend this class.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $135.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $225.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $280.00 / person
Available Classes
C1 Pro

These are canoeing elite, with paddlers competing for prize money. Must be using a C1 Pro Canoe.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $85.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $135.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $190.00 / person
Available Classes
Kayak Endurance

This class is for the more serious Kayaker. Racing level kayaks only. Kayaks must be greater than 16ft in length, and less than 18in wide at the 4in water line. This class is open to Kayaks, ICFs, and Surfskis. All other kayaks must enter the Touring Open Endurance class. *This class has been a small class the past few years and trophies may not be presented as per our trophy policy below*

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Open C1-70 ABM Stock Endurance

Entry level for the solo class. Grasse River Boat Works: Classic, Classic XL; Wenonah: Advantage, Prism, Encounter, Solitude; Sawyer: Summer Song, DY Special, Shock Wave; Savage River: Otegan (modified); Bell Canoe: Magic; Mad River: Independence. *This class has been a small class the past few years and trophies may not be presented as per our trophy policy below*

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Open Under 50 C1 Endurance

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. This is for individuals under 50 years old. Pro or Amateur C1 boats required. *This class has been a small class the past few years and trophies may not be presented as per our trophy policy below*

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Open 50 & Over C1 Endurance

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. Pro or Amateur C1 boat required. Paddler must be at least 50 years old.

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $85.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $135.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $180.00 / person
Available Classes
Mens Under 50 Amateur Endurance

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. This class is for men under 50 years old.

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Mixed Amateur Endurance

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. Boats in this class must have one female and one male paddler.

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Womens Amateur Endurance

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. This is a women's class. *This class has been a small class the past few years and trophies may not be presented as per our trophy policy below*

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50-59 Amateur Endurance

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. Both paddlers must be at least 50 years old. If both paddlers are over 60 years old, register in the 60 and Over Amateur Endurance Class.

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60 and Over Amateur Endurance

This is the class for the more serious athlete, the top level for the amateur racer. May use 3x27 pro or USCA Competition Cruising boats. Both paddlers must be at least 60 years old. *This class has been a small class the past few years and trophies may not be presented as per our trophy policy below*

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Entry Fees
  • Early Bird
    Jan 1 - Apr 26
    $135.00 / person
  • Regular
    Apr 27 - May 10
    $225.00 / person
  • Late Entry
    After May 10
    $280.00 / person
Available Classes
Pro Class

These are canoeing elite, with paddlers competing for prize money. 3x27 Pro boat is required. This class has subclasses for men, women, and mixed teams.

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70 Miler Trophy Policy

Trophies are presented at the trophy presentation ceremony at approximately 4pm on Sunday. Trophies for the 70 mile classes will be presented as follows (The number of boats per class is the number of boats registered for that class as of Friday at 8am.):

● Less than 3 boats: No trophies

● 3 boats in class: 1st place trophies only

● 4-6 boats in class: 1st and 2nd place trophies only

● More than 6 boats: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies

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Same day registration is available for the Generation Gap Races and the Sprint races. Same day registrations will be charged the highest price listed. Contact us by visiting Contact Us page if you experience any problems.

Refund Policy: Full Refund for notices of cancellations received on or before last day of Early Bird Registration. 50% refund for notices of cancellations received on or before the last day of regular registration. No refunds after the end of regular registration.