Informal Training Schedule

Meet other paddlers, test the waters, gear up for the challenge!

If you're thinking about registering for this year's race or just feel like getting out on the water, we invite you to join us for some un-official test-runs before this year's event.

We'll be meeting up once a month between April and July at Creve Coeur Lake before we take to the river a few times in July and August for some longer stretches. Race registration is not required to participate in any of the un-sanctioned training sessions.

• Wednesday, April 22 6:00 p.m. Creve Coeur Lake
• Wednesday, May 27 6:00 p.m. Creve Coeur Lake
• Wednesday, June 24 6:00 p.m. Creve Coeur Lake
• Sunday, July 12 9:00 a.m. MO River - Weldon Spring to St. Charles
• Wednesday, July 22 6:00 p.m. Creve Coeur Lake
• Sunday, August 9 9:00 a.m. MO River - Weldon Spring to St. Charles
• Sunday, August 16 9:00 a.m. MO River - St. Charles to Columbia Bottoms

These training sessions are not officially organized or supported by Race For the Rivers or the Greenway Network. Boats, gear and transportation will not be provided - please coordinate with other paddlers. To contact other paddlers or stay up to date on R4R info, check out the R4R forum over at RiverMiles.com.

As always, please remember to wear your PFD. Hope to see you on the water!