Race For the Rivers
Serious canoeists and kayakers will be in a stiff competition to complete 65 beautiful miles along the Missouri River. Day one of 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 of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
Start: 9:00 AM, Washington, MO
End Day 1: 4 to 8 hours later, St. Charles, MO
Start Day 2: 9:00 AM, St. Charles, MO
Finish: 2 to 5 hours later, Columbia Bottoms, MO
Classes: Men's Solo, Men's Double, Women's Solo, Women's Double, Mixed Double
Minimum Pledge: Solo - $70, Double - $120
Early Registration ends July 31, 2008.
MORE PRIZES! Check out our prize page to see more prizes courtesy of ZRE Racing Paddles, REI, and our other sponsers! Learn more...
Need a ride? A 5:00 pm shuttle will be available for a small fee from Frontier Park to the starting points at Weldon Spring and Washington. To register for the shuttle, please make a $10 donation on the general pledge/donate page.
Custom Canoe & Kayak Show - Just announced! This year's Race for the Rivers Festival will feature a custom canoe and kayak show. Any wooden or hand-made boats are eligible for entry. Learn more...
MR340 Racers: Winners in each division of this years MR340 will receive free entry into the Race For the Rivers or the Clean Water Challenge. All 2008 MR340 participants get 20% off the minimum pledge requirements! Learn more...
Great Rivers Greenway is our newest sponsor.