The Races

In an effort to make this canoe and kayak event accessible and fun for a wide variety of skill and competition levels there are two separate racing events: the one-day Clean Water Challenge, and the two-day Race for the Rivers.

Clean Water Challenge

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. 

Start: 9:00 AM, Weldon Spring, MO
Finish: 3 to 6 hours later (dependant on pace), St. Charles, MO
Classes: Men's Solo, Men's Double, Women's Solo, Women's Double, Mixed Double

Minimum Pledge: Solo - $40, Double - $70

Space is limited for this event. Registration is first come first served.

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.

Start Day 1: 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