Study up on Missouri River Facts

Quick! How long is the Missouri River? Not sure? With Race For the Rivers 2008 just around the corner, maybe it's time to get your Missouri River facts straight! Hosted by the Greenway Network, Race For the Rivers 2008 features two separate Missouri outdoor racing events designed to satisfy everyone from serious paddlers to budding canoeing enthusiasts.

Here's the facts:

The Clean Water Challenge is designed for less experienced paddlers eager to learn more about clean water preservation. This beginner adventure racing event is 20 miles long from start to finish, and includes various extra tasks for racers to complete along the way.

For experienced paddlers, the Race For the Rivers offers a tougher challenge. This 65 mile long race begins in Washington, and concludes the next day at the Confluence, just north of downtown St. Louis.

So, how long is the Missouri River? Check the facts!

The Missouri River is 2,341 miles long, making it the world's 15th-longest river. Check out a few more of these Missouri River facts, and you'll be registration ready!

"Big Muddy" Facts:

• The River gets its name from a Missouri Native American tribe
• The River travels through 7 states on the way to Missouri from its source in Montana
• How long is the Missouri River compared to other U.S. rivers? The Missouri is second only to the Mississippi
• The nickname "Big Muddy" is due to the large amount of silt that the River carries

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