Two Events For Clean Water
Race for the Rivers 2008 will be August 23 and 24!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
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Racers, download the PDF race visual guide here! This guide gives you photos and descriptions of important landmarks along the race course. Click to download.
To Promote Clean Water Education, Restoration and Recreation
Greenway Network, a non-profit citizens action group, is hosting two canoe and kayak races on the Missouri River. Race one is a staged-event covering 65 miles of the scenic Missouri River from Washington Missouri all the way to the Confluence. It is a race for the serious paddler with strong endurance and a desire to compete. Race two is an Adventure Race from Weldon Spring to Frontier Park in Saint Charles. This race is for the experienced paddler who has a desire to learn more about the Rivers and how to care for them. All tax deductible pledges will go to support Greenway Network's clean water education, restoration and recreation projects.
Clean Water Challenge
Experienced canoeists and kayakers will compete for speed and accuracy as they travel 20 scenic miles of the Missouri River from Weldon Spring to Frontier Park. Throughout the journey there will be a number of tasks including assisting in water quality monitoring along the way. Come along, learn, race and support clean water initiatives. This race will be run with the cooperation of the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Race For the Rivers
Serious canoeists and kayakers will be in a stiff competition to complete 61 beautiful miles along the Missouri River. The race starts in Washington, Missouri with a break at the Race for the Rivers Festival in Frontier Park. The second day will be a sprint to Columbia Bottoms at the Confluence.
Congratulations to all 2007 competitors for a great race! The weekend was a great success. View the results: download here.
Race For the Rivers Festival
Be on hand at Frontier Park when the paddlers arrive Saturday afternoon. On hand will be adventure and outdoor sports vendors and environmental educational displays and activities. This is where the Clean Water Challenge racers will report the results of their water quality monitoring and where you can get up to date information from the leader boards. Meet the racers and get an up-close look at what it takes to be a competitive paddler. Between the live bands, the hands-on art and environmental activities and the educational displays the festival will be a great place to hang out and wait for the racers to cross the flying finish line at the park.
For more information about paddling the Missouri, check our our event resources.
Registration for this year's events is now open! If you participated last year you can login with your existing login and transfer your details over for this year.
Photos from last year's events are posted on this website. Check them out here.