2022 NYPRA Race and Event Calendar
Unofficial Florida Winter Training Camp
Date: March 5-12
Time: 10 AM
Location: Suwannee River State Park, Florida
Description: https://www.facebook.com/events/294601795351843/
Unofficial New York Winter Training Camp
Date: March 19-20
Time: TBD
Location: Ballston Spa, New York
Description: https://www.facebook.com/gary.mclain3
Adirondack Sports Expo
Date: March 19-20
Time: 10 AM
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
Description: https://www.adksports.com/calendar-of-events
Unofficial NYPRA group trainings
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Rochester, Syracuse, Wells Bridge, New York
Description: https://www.nypra.org/
River Rat Race
Date: April 9
Time: TBD
Location: Athol/Orange, Massachusetts
Description: https://www.riverratrace.com/
River Rat Race Pro/Am
Date: April 10
Time: 8:30 am
Location: River Front Park, Athol, Massachusetts
Description: Dennis Carey, Race Director. 508-494-6811, dencarey@yahoo.com. https://www.riverratrace.com/
The Legends of Wells Bridge Race
Date: April 16
Time: Race start 10 AM
Location: Wells Bridge, New York
Description: Looped 9 mile course, starts and ends at ZRE shop in Wells Bridge. On site registration only.
Middleburgh Sloughter Regatta & Triathlon
Date: April 23
Time: 10 AM
Location: Middleburg, New York
Description: https://www.facebook.com/events/660197935329586/?active_tab=about
Little River Ramble
Date: April 24
Time: 12 PM
Location: Canton, New York
Description: https://www.slvpaddlers.org/little-river-ramble
Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta
Date: April 30
Time: Race start 10 AM
Location: Wells Bridge, New York
Description: Race starts at ZRE shop in Wells Bridge, ends at Keith Clark park in Sidney, NY. On site registration only.
Wednesday Night Time Trial Series
Date: May 4 - September 21
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 2855 Aqueduct Rd, Schenectady, NY 12309
Description: Time trials will be held weekly starting Wednesday, May 4th, and concluding Wednesday, September 21st.
Canton Canoe Weekend
Date: May 6 - 8
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Taylor Park, Taylor Park Road, Canton, NY
Description: https://www.cantoncanoeweekend.org/race-information
Round the Mountain
Date: May 14
Time: 11 AM
Location: Saranac Lake, New York
Description: https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/get-involved/events-activities/round-the-mountain-canoe-kayak-race/
Housatonic Paddle & Pant (NECKRA Race Series)
Date: May 14
Time: 9 AM
Location: Lenox, Ma
Description: https://www.facebook.com/berkshireraces
Housatonic Paddle & Pant, Saturday May 14 on the Housatonic River in Lenox, Ma. 5 mile paddle and 1 mile run or 7 mile paddle and 3 mile run. Race day registration starts at 9 and race starts at 11, $15 entry fee per paddler
General Clinton Canoe Regatta
Feeder Canal
Date: June 4
Time: TBD
Location: Queensbury, NY to Hudson Falls, NY
Description: http://feedercanal.org/canton-canoe-weekend
Madrid Canoe Regatta
Date: June 11-12
Time: 8 AM
Location: Madrid, New York
Description: https://www.slvpaddlers.org/madrid-canoe-regatta
Wild Goose Chase (NECKRA Race Series)
Date: June 11
Time: 9 AM
Location: Lenox, MA
Description: Wild Goose Chase, Saturday, June 11 on the Housatonic River in Lenox, Ma. 8 or 5 mile race followed by lunch and lots of prizes. Race day registration starts at 9 and race starts at 11, $15 entry fee per paddler. https://www.facebook.com/berkshireraces
St-Regis Canoe Race
Date: June 18
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Description: TBD
Don Patneaude Memorial Towpath Regatta
Date: June 23
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Gateway Landing Park, Schenectady, NY
Tupper Lake 8-Miler
Date: June 25
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Tupper Lake, New York.
Description: Race starts at the Town of Tupper Lake Boat Launch on Lake Simon Road (off NYS Route 30) and goes up to the Route 30 bridge and then goes up the Raquette River to the Oxbow and returns to the Boat Launch.
Race Distance
: 8 miles. This will be NYMCRA Points Race for Canoes and Kayaks.
Entry Fee
: $35. T-shirts for the first 55 registrants, awards, post race BBQ.
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All proceeds from the race go to the Adirondack Health Foundation’s Heart Health Initiative.
Race Start:
11 AM. Registration from 9:30-10:30 AM. You can register online at 8miler.com
Classes
: All New York Marathon Canoe Racing Association (NYMCRA) canoe and kayak classes. Also, there will be classes for Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUPs).
Contact:rgocking@Roadrunner.comor Roger at 518-354-8377
Celebrate Paddling Invitational
Date: June 26
Time: 10 AM
Location: Saranac Lake, New York
Description: https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/celebrate-paddling-invitational/
Electric City
Date: July 9
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Glenville, NY
Description: Date: July 9, 2022
Location: Race starts and ends in the Erie Canal Lock 9 park (west side of lock) in Glenville, NY.
Course: 11-mile marathon course (NYPRA points races for canoes & kayaks) runs from Lock 9 to Lock 10 and back. 3-mile recreational race also available.
Entry fee: $25 (payable by check made out to Electric City Regatta or exact cash) to be paid day of race.
Check-in & payment: 8:30-9:45am
First start: 10:00am
Coastguard-approved PFDs must be available, and/or worn as per type, for each paddler.
THERE WILL BE NO PICNIC THIS YEAR. Please also adhere to current CDC guidelines for masks and distancing.
T-shirts for each participant and prizes to first three finishers in each class.
Questions: Ed Greiner egreiner1@yahoo.com or 518-421-2947
or Kim Greiner twobears@nycap.rr.com or 518-421-2939
Barge Chaser
Date: July 10
Time: 9 AM
Location: Kiwanis International park, Rotterdam Junction, NY
Description: Date: July 10, 2022
Location: Race starts and ends in Kiwanis Park on Rte. 5S in Rotterdam Junction, NY (between Schenectady and Amsterdam).
Course: 10-mile marathon course (NYPRA points race for canoes) or 3-mile recreational course. Both courses are loops out and back (no portage).
Entry fee: $10 (payable by check made out to Kim Greiner or exact cash) to be paid day of race. This is a bare bones race (no t-shirts or prizes).
Check-in & payment: 9:00-9:45am
First start: 10:00am
Coastguard-approved PFDs must be available, and/or worn as per type, for each paddler.
THERE WILL BE NO PICNIC THIS YEAR. Please also adhere to current CDC guidelines for masks and distancing.
Questions: Ed Greiner egreiner1@yahoo.com or 518-421-2947
or Kim Greiner twobears@nycap.rr.com or 518-421-2939
Armond Bassett Canoe & Kayak Race
Date: July 16
Time: 9 AM
Location: Macedon Fire Dept, 1 Canal Park, Macedon, New York
Description: Race directors
Tim Henning, 585-738-8410, thenning3@rochester.rr.com
Kevin Berl, 585-733-4043, k_berl@msn.com
Remington I
Date: July 23
Time: TBD
Location: Heuvelton, New York
Description: TBD
Spikes Challenge
Date: July 23-24
Time: TBD
Location: Grayling, Michigan
Description: https://www.ausablecanoemarathon.org/events/spikes-challenge-race/
Chocolate Bowl (NECKRA Race Series)
Date: July 27
Time: 5 PM
Location: Stockbridge, MA
Description: Chocolate Bowl, 6 mile race on Wednesday, July 27 on Stockbridge Bowl in Stockbridge, Ma. 5 pm registration, 6 pm race start. Lots of categories and chocolates. $15 entry fee per paddler. https://www.facebook.com/berkshireraces
Ausable River Canoe Marathon
Date: July 30-31
Time: 9 PM
Location: Grayling, Michigan
Description: https://www.ausablecanoemarathon.org
BluMouLaBuFuRa
Date: July 31
Time: TBD
Location: Blue Mountain Lake, New York
Description: https://sites.google.com/site/bmlbuoyrace/
Cranberry Lake Canoe/Kayak Race
Date: August 13
Time: 8 AM
Location: Cranberry Lake, New York
Description: https://www.facebook.com/CLBClub
USCA Nationals
Wells Bridge
Date: August 20-21
Time: TBD
Location: Wells Bridge, New York
Description: https://www.facebook.com/paddlepaddlepaddle/
Cookie Bowl (NECKRA Race Series)
Date: August 26
Time: 5 PM
Location: Stockbridge, MA
Description: Cookie Bowl, 6 mile race on Friday, August 26 on Stockbridge Bowl in Stockbridge, Ma. 5 pm registration, 6 pm race start. Lots of categories and cookies. $15 entry fee per paddler. https://www.facebook.com/berkshireraces
Newcomb Regatta
Date: August 27
Time: 9 AM
Back after a long hiatus, the Town of Newcomb, “Heart of the Park”, welcomes paddlers of all ages and human-powered watercrafts (canoe, kayak, SUP, Guideboat).
A shorter, recreational course, approximately 5 miles, will be once around Lake Harris. The longer, 10-mi. marathon course, will be twice around. All NYPRA classes will be utilized.
If there is enough interest, a short-course will be devised for youth participants.
Pre-registration is kindly requested. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1O1VJ66eABVRUBiJsmLl-NgsXQZpTBjwKZDtdiO5faZM/
Check-in, payment, and on-site registration begins at 9:00 am
First start: 11:00 am
Race fee: $15 (each racer receives a post-race meal ticket)
Spectators and families are encouraged to purchase food from the local organization providing the light meal.
Contact: Kim Greiner 518-421-2939 or Ed Greiner 518-421-2947 at twobears@nycap.rr.com or David Hughes, Director of Parks & Rec at david_hughes@newcombny.gov
The Town of Newcomb has several newly revived venues for food, lodging, and many recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, biking, and visiting local historical sites. Check out https://www.newcombny.gov/ on your computer or download the free mobile app.
Plan to spend the entire weekend in Newcomb and the surrounding area!
Remington II
Date: September 3
Time: TBD
Location: Rensselaer Falls to Heuvelton, New York
Description: TBD
La Classique
Date: September 3-5
Time: TBD
Location: La-Tuque, Quebec
Description: https://classiquedecanots.com/en/home/
Adirondack Canoe Classic
Date: September 9-11
Time: TBD
Location: Old Forge, New York
Description: https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/adirondack90miler/
Josh Billings Triathlon (NECKRA Race Series)
Date: September 18
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Description: Josh Billings Triathlon, 46th year on Sunday, September 18 in the Berkshires. 26 mile bike, 5 mile paddle, 6 mile run. 44 categories with separate divisions for canoes/kayaks/SUPs. www.joshbillings.com
Long Lake Long Boat Regatta
Date: September 24
Time: TBD
Location: Long Lake, New York
Description: https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/event/long-lake-long-boat-regatta/
Seneca Monster Regatta
NYPRA Banquet
Date: October 9
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Description: Usually held in conjunction with a morning race, the annual NYPRA celebration, award, and recognition ceremony highlights paddlers, races and events of the season. Race and paddler of the year awards, 200/400 mile club shirts are usually distributed, along with votes to fill vacant board member positions. An open meeting will be held afterwards to gather ideas and set an agenda for the next season. Lunch will be served, and adult beverages available. More information will be posed on https://www.nypra.org/ as we get closer to October.