Registrations for 2023 races will open on February 1.

Friday Races

Friday, May 24 @ 6:15 pm
The Generation Gap canoe race is a fun 4 mile downstream race for the young and the old (at least 14 years older). The GG starts off the 4 days of canoe racing that finishes in General Clinton Park. This race is for Stock Aluminum Canoes.

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $25 per boat
May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024: $30 per boat

Location:
Start Location: Sidney Fishing Access
Start Address: NY 7, Bainbridge, NY, Just west of NY 8
GPS Coordinates: 42.317044, -75.413992

Classes:

Stock Aluminum Female - Generation Gap (5-12 y.o Child or 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 child paddler can be either a male of female between the ages of 5 and 12 years o
Register for Stock Aluminum Female - Generation Gap (5-12 y.o Child or 13-18 y.o. Female & a Female 14+ years older) class
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.
Register for Stock Aluminum 5 - Generation Gap (19+ y.o. + Adult 14+ years older) class
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.
Register for Stock Aluminum 1 - Generation Gap (5-12 y.o + Adult 14+ years older) class
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.
Register for Stock Aluminum 2 - Generation Gap (13-18 y.o. + Adult 14+ years older) class

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Friday, May 24 @ 6:25 pm
The Generation Gap canoe race is a fun 4 mile downstream race for the young and the old (at least 14 years older). The GG starts off the 4 days of canoe racing that finishes in General Clinton Park. The 6:25pm start time is for teams with one paddler between 5-12 years old and a second paddler at least 14 years older.

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $25 per boat
May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024: $30 per boat

Location:
Start Location: Sidney Fishing Access
Start Address: NY 7, Bainbridge, NY, Just west of NY 8
GPS Coordinates: 42.317044, -75.413992

Classes:

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

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Friday, May 24 @ 6:35 pm
The Generation Gap canoe race is a fun 4 mile downstream race for the young and the old (at least 14 years older). The GG starts off the 4 days of canoe racing that finishes in General Clinton Park. The 6:35pm start time is for teams with one paddler at least 13 years old and a second paddler at least 14 years older.

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $25 per boat
May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024: $30 per boat

Location:
Start Location: Sidney Fishing Access
Start Address: NY 7, Bainbridge, NY, Just west of NY 8
GPS Coordinates: 42.317044, -75.413992

Classes:

Amateur 3 - Generation Gap (13+ 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 over 13 years old. Kevlar and other recreational boats may also enter in this race.
Register for Amateur 3 - Generation Gap (13+ y.o. + Adult 14+ years older) class

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Saturday Races

Saturday, May 25 @ 12:00 pm
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.

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $30 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $35 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024: $40 per person

Location:
Start Location: Wells Bridge
Start Address: 1 Bridge Street, Wells Bridge, NY
GPS Coordinates: 42.366862186993636, -75.244579373568

Classes:

Open Recreational Kayak Sprint - This class is for kayaks less than 16 feet in overall length.
Register for Open Recreational Kayak Sprint class
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.
Register for Open Kayak Sprint class

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Saturday, May 25 @ 12:00 pm
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.

Entry Fee:
Apr 12, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $30 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $35 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024: $40 per person

Location:
Start Location: Wells Bridge
Start Address: 1 Bridge Street, Wells Bridge, NY
GPS Coordinates: 42.366862186993636, -75.244579373568

Classes:

Open 50 & Over C1 Sprint - This class is open to men or women over 50 years old.
Register for Open 50 & Over C1 Sprint class
Open C1 Sprint - This class is open to any single paddler.
Register for Open C1 Sprint class

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Saturday, May 25 @ 12:00 pm
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.

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $30 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $35 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024: $40 per person

Location:
Start Location: Wells Bridge
Start Address: 1 Bridge Street, Wells Bridge, NY
GPS Coordinates: 42.366862186993636, -75.244579373568

Classes:

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.
Register for Amateur Sprint class
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.
Register for NYMCRA C2 Stock Sprint class

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Saturday, May 25 @ 12:00 pm

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.

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $240 per boat
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $340 per boat
May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024: $450 per boat

Location:
Start Location: Southside Oneonta
Start Address: NY 23, Oneonta, Across from Southside Mall
GPS Coordinates: 42.4487950, -75.0445320

Classes:

Mixed Stock Aluminum Relay - Stock Aluminum Canoes only. Canoes must be production models of established manufacturers.
Register for Mixed Stock Aluminum Relay class

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Saturday, May 25 @ 1:00 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Saturday, May 25 @ 1:00 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Saturday, May 25 @ 1:30 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Saturday, May 25 @ 1:35 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Saturday, May 25 @ 2:00 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Saturday, May 25 @ 2:05 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Saturday, May 25 @ 2:10 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Saturday, May 25 @ 2:15 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Saturday, May 25 @ 2:20 pm
All of the scout races are open to teams composed of scouts, both male and female. Registration for these races cannot be completed online. Please contact Eileen Tallmadge at 607-639-2476 or click here to download the paper entry form.

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Sunday Races

Sunday, May 26 @ 6:00 am
Now in its 56th year 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"?

Entry Fee:
Mar 12, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $125 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $215 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024: $260 per person

Location:
Start Location: Brockwood Point
Start Address: 6000 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
GPS Coordinates: 42.726823, -74.918591

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.
Register for C4 Unlimited Endurance class

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Sunday, May 26 @ 6:00 am
Now in its 56th year 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"?

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $75 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $125 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024: $170 per person

Location:
Start Location: Brockwood Point
Start Address: 6000 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
GPS Coordinates: 42.726823, -74.918591

Classes:

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.
Register for Griffin Fisher Touring Open Endurance class
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.
Register for Open Stock Aluminum Endurance class
Mens NYMCRA Stock Endurance - NYMCRA Stock class will follow NYMCRA rules. Accepted C-2 stock canoes: Wenonah: Jensen 17&18, Sundowner, Minnesota II, Odyssey, Champlain, Escape, Escapade; Grasse River Boat Works: Traveler 17'15", Traveler 18'6", Monarch; Mad River: Lamoille; Horizon; Bell Canoe: Northstar, Northwind, Northwoods; Savage River: Susquehanna. This is a Men's Class.
Register for Mens NYMCRA Stock Endurance class
Mixed/Women NYMCRA Stock Endurance - NYMCRA Stock class will follow NYMCRA rules. Accepted C-2 stock canoes: Wenonah: Jensen 17&18, Sundowner, Minnesota II, Odyssey, Champlain, Escape, Escapade; Grasse River Boat Works: Traveler 17'15", Traveler 18'6", Monarch; Mad River: Lamoille; Horizon; Bell Canoe: Northstar, Northwind, Northwoods; Savage River: Susquehanna. This class is for Women's or Mixed teams.
Register for Mixed/Women NYMCRA Stock Endurance class
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
Register for C-4 Stock Endurance class

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Sunday, May 26 @ 6:30 am
Now in its 56th year 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"?

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $75 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $125 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024: $170 per person

Location:
Start Location: Brockwood Point
Start Address: 6000 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
GPS Coordinates: 42.726823, -74.918591

Classes:

Open C1-70 ABM Stock Endurnace - 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.
Register for Open C1-70 ABM Stock Endurnace class
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.
Register for Open 50 & Over C1 Endurance class
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.
Register for Open Under 50 C1 Endurance class
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.
Register for Kayak Endurance class

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Sunday, May 26 @ 6:30 am
Now in its 56th year 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"?

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $125 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $215 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024: $260 per person

Location:
Start Location: Brockwood Point
Start Address: 6000 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
GPS Coordinates: 42.726823, -74.918591

Classes:

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

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Sunday, May 26 @ 7:30 am
Now in its 56th year 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"?

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $125 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $215 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024: $260 per person

Location:
Start Location: Brockwood Point
Start Address: 6000 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
GPS Coordinates: 42.726823, -74.918591

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.
Register for Pro Class class

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Sunday, May 26 @ 7:30 am
Now in its 56th year 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"?

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $75 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $125 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 23, 2024: $170 per person

Location:
Start Location: Brockwood Point
Start Address: 6000 NY-80, Cooperstown, NY 13326
GPS Coordinates: 42.726823, -74.918591

Classes:

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.
Register for 50-59 Amateur Endurance class
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.
Register for Womens Amateur Endurance class
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.
Register for Mixed Amateur Endurance class
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.
Register for Mens Under 50 Amateur Endurance class
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.
Register for 60 and Over Amateur Endurance class

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Sunday, May 26 @ 11:00 am
The General Clinton Sprint Races are a warm up for the 70 miler that happens the next day. This race starts at the Unadilla Fishing Access, New York 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.

Entry Fee:
Feb 13, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024: $30 per person
Apr 23, 2024 - May 12, 2024: $35 per person
May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024: $40 per person

Location:
Start Location: Wells Bridge
Start Address: 1 Bridge Street, Wells Bridge, NY
GPS Coordinates: 42.366862186993636, -75.244579373568

Classes:

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.
Register for Open Stock Aluminum/Rec Sprint class
Womens Stock Aluminum/Rec Sprint - This class is for stock Aluminum or Recreational canoes only. Both paddlers must be female.
Register for Womens Stock Aluminum/Rec Sprint class

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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 the "CONTACT" page if you experience any problems.

There is a $45 late fee for any changes or entries received after Mother's Day (May 14, 2023). Late fee will not apply to races that accept entries at the start of the race. Late entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Entry Chair.

Refund Policy: Full Refund for notices of cancellations received on or before April 24, 2023. 50% refund for notices of cancellations received on or before May 14, 2023. No refunds after Mother's Day, May 14, 2023