The Races
Registration closes at 5 pm Central time Thursday August 27.
In an effort to make this canoe and kayak event accessible and fun for a wide variety of skill and competition levels there will be two separate racing events: the one-day Clean Water Challenge, and the two-day Race for the Rivers.
Download the Waiver here.
Clean Water Challenge
CWC racers will go out in three heats. Heat Assignments HERE.
Less experienced canoeists and kayakers and/or recreational paddlers will travel at their chosen pace for 20 scenic miles of the Missouri River from Weldon Spring to Frontier Park in the Clean Water Challenge. This is the perfect opportunity for the novice racer to build stamina and test endurance. At the same time, the Clean Water Challenge offers “once-a-year” paddlers the opportunity to come out and paddle on the river with friends for a good cause! This event will be run with the cooperation of the Missouri Department of Conservation. Learn more.
Race for the Rivers
Serious canoeists and kayakers will be in a stiff competition to complete 65 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. Learn More.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the races and came to the festival.
For official 2009 race results put your cursor on "The Races" above, then move it down the shade and click.
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We've added new divisions to this year's race.
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Congratulations to last year's winners! Check out the official end times for both races here.