2023 Race Schedule
Attention Race Directors
Please submit the following information for your events:
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Race Name
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Date(s)
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Course length(s)
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Registration and Race Time(s)
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Entry Fees
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Address for pre-registration if you have it
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Directions or Google Maps Link (preferably both)
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Url if you have a website
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Brief Description
Unofficial Northern NY Canoe Camp
Date:
Mar 11-12, 2023
Registration and Race Times:
We will be on water both days at 10 am, looking to do 4-6 hours a day.
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
Contact Gary Mclain <gary.mclain3@yahoo.com>
Directions:
Saratoga NY
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
The Unofficial Northern NY Canoe Camp is 3/11-12 in Saratoga NY.
We will be on water both days at 10 am, looking to do 4-6 hours a day.
We will have a fun chase race on Sunday.
There is plenty of room at the house if anyone needs lodging or I can recommend a hotel.
We will have a meal on Saturday night as well.
The Legends of Wells Bridge Race
Date:
Apr 22, 2023
Registration and Race Times:
Race Start: 10:00 AM
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
9 miles
On site only
Directions:
ZRE Shop, Wells Bridge
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
Looped 9 mile course, starts and ends at ZRE shop in Wells Bridge. On site registration only.
Little River Ramble
Date:
Apr 23, 2023
Registration and Race Times:
Registration 12:00 Noon, Race Start 1:00 PM
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
Marathon race 6 miles, recreational race 2 miles
Adults: $10, SLVP member $5, Students $5
Preregister on the race website
Directions:
Parks Street boat ramp, Canton NY
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
This early season event is held on the Little River in Canton, NY next to the campus of St. Lawrence University. This is a very low key event on waters protected from spring winds by high banks and woods.
Wednesday Nite Time Trails
Date:
Every Wednesday May 3 to Sept 20
Registration and Race Times:
Start time: 6:30
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
3.6 miles
None
None
Directions:
Mohawk River at Rexford Bridge (NY rte 146)
Aqueduct Park, Town of Niskayuna
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
Any self powered craft and paddling arrangement welcome.
Times recorded for your comparison, potential improvement
Contact Alec Davis, 518 321-6820 text preferred
Canton Canoe Weekend
Date:
May 5-7, 2023
Registration and Race Times:
See the website
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
Various - see the website
See the website
Directions:
Taylor Park, Canton, NY
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
In addition to being the home of the men's and women's International C-1 Pro World Championship Race, Canton Canoe Weekend hosts amateur and recreational races over the weekend event. The various categories include canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP) races, a relay race, the Rushton Tour on Friday afternoon and antique and voyager canoe races. Amateur and recreational paddlers of all skill levels from the local community, New York State and the Northeast, and pro paddlers from across the U.S. and Canada, paddle distances ranging from 3-14 miles on the scenic Grasse and Little Rivers.
‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race
Date:
May 13, 2023
Registration and Race Times:
Day-of Registration: 9-10:30 am
Race: 11:00 am
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
10.5 miles
$30 per person. 15% discount for NFCT members if pre-registered.
Directions:
Start - Ampersand Bay Resort, 31 Bayside Dr, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Finish - Riverfront Park, 104 River St. Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
The ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race is an Adirondack favorite, taking place annually on the second Saturday of May — the unofficial kickoff event of the Adirondack paddling season. This 10-mile flatwater race starts at Ampersand Bay Resort on Lower Saranac Lake, Follows the Raquette River through the Lower Locks and on to Lake Oseetah, finishing at Riverfront Park on Lake Flower in Saranac Lake. Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Guideboat - all welcome.
Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta
Date:
May 13, 2023
Registration and Race Times:
Race start 10 AM
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
On site only
Directions:
Race starts at ZRE shop in Wells Bridge, ends at Keith Clark park in Sidney, NY
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
Third Wednesday Duathlons
Date:
Third Wednesday of May, June,July, August and September 2023
Registration and Race Times:
Sign in at 5:30 pm, event start is 6:30 pm
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
1.25 mile run, 1.25 mile paddle, 1.25 mile run
Free
Directions:
Little River Boat Launch at the Park Street (CR 27) Bridge, adjacent to St. Lawrence University
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
Wednesday Duathlons - held on the third Wednesday of May, June, July, August and September on the Little River in Canton, NY adjacent to the campus of St. Lawrence University. The duathlon consists of a 1.25 mile run, a 1.25 mile paddle and is completed by another 1.25 mile run. The start and finish line is located near the Little River Boat Launch at the Park Street (CR 27) Bridge. Teams consisting of paddlers and runners, or solo participants are welcome.
Madrid Canoe Regatta
Date:
Jun 10-11, 2023
Registration and Race Times:
See website
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
See website
See website
See website
Directions:
Madrid Community Building, Madrid, NY
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description:
The Madrid Canoe Regatta is a series of races held annually over two days in early June on the Grasse River at Madrid Municipal Park, Madrid, NY. The weekend includes recreational races of three miles, amateur canoe and kayak races of nine and 13 miles, as well as pro races. The pro races include a one mile sprint race and nine and 16 mile marathon races. Amateur and pro marathon races include a 1/4 mile portage around the Madrid dam. Camping is available on-site free of charge.
Donald Patneaude Memorial Towpath Regatta
Date:
Jun 15, 2023
Registration and Race Times:
Check-in: 5:30-6:15 pm
First start: 6:30 pm
Race Distance(s):
Entry Fees:
Address for pre-registration:
approx. 4.5-mile loop
FREE
Directions:
Gateway Landing Park, Schenectady, NY
Google Maps link:
Race Website:
Points Race:
Description: