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🌊 Race Details & Logistics
📍 Location: The race takes place on the scenic Black River, launching directly from the Boundary Waters Paddlesports location.
🛶 All Paddle Crafts Welcome! If you can paddle it, you can race it! We invite a wide variety of vessels to join the lineup, including:
- Kayaks
- Surf Skis
- Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP)
- Outrigger Canoes
- Dragon Boats
- Voyageur Canoes
🏆 Awards Competitors will be vying for hardware! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded for each specific category, determined based on final registration numbers.
📝 Participation Requirements
- Age Limit: Racers must be at least 16 years of age on race day to participate.
- Waivers: A guardian signature is required on the waiver for all eligible minor participants.
📅 Race Day Agenda: Saturday, October 10th, 2026
To ensure a smooth flow on the water, we have staggered the start times based on distance.
🌊 Long Distance (15 & 30 Mile)
- 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration & Craft Drop Off
- Please have crafts ready to go at the launch area.
- 8:30 AM: 🦺 Mandatory Safety Meeting (Registration Building)
- 9:00 AM: 🏁 Race Start
⚡ Short Distance (5 & 10 Mile)
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Registration & Craft Drop Off
- Please have crafts ready to go at the launch area.
- 10:30 AM: 🦺 Mandatory Safety Meeting
- 11:00 AM: 🏁 Race Start
🏆 Awards Ceremonies
We will host two separate gatherings to celebrate your achievements:
- Short & Mid-Distance Ceremony:
- For the 5, 10, & 15-mile racers.
- Held as soon as all paddlers in these categories have completed the course.
- Long Distance Ceremony & SISU Award:
- Held once all 30-mile racers cross the finish line.
- The SISU Award: This ceremony will include a special presentation of our new keepsake award, recognizing the racer who best exemplifies determination and fortitude. 💪
🎟️ Registration & Pricing:
Secure your spot for an incredible day on the water. Registration includes a commemorative event T-shirt and a lunch ticket.
- 5 & 10 Mile Race: $75 per participant
- 15 & 30 Mile Race: $100 per participant
🛶 Youth Initiative
We want to see the next generation on the water!
- Ages 16–18 paddle for FREE!
- Please use coupon code "YOUTH" at checkout.
Vendors & Partners
We love supporting local businesses!
- Vendors Welcome: If you are interested in setting up a booth, please contact us at boundarywaterspaddlesports@gmail.com.
⛺ Scout Fundraising Lunch
Fuel up after your race with a delicious meal prepared by the Georgetown Scouts, Troop 300.
- Racers & Volunteers: You will receive a meal ticket (we have donated the cost of your meal to the troop).
- Supporters & Spectators: Friends and family are encouraged to purchase a meal to enjoy with the racers.
- The Cause: All proceeds help fund the Scouts' upcoming activities. While the meal is covered for racers, extra donations to these awesome Scouts are warmly welcomed!
Book Your Stay for Race Day!
Backwoods Quail Club. 10 minute drive from race venue. Has RV sites with water and power. https://www.backwoodsquailclub.com/
Hidden Marina Campground, Georgetown. 35 minute drive from race venue. Small cabins for rent. https://hiddenmarinacampground.com/
Morgan Inn & Suites, Andrews. 15 minute drive. https://morganinnsuites.com/
The George Hotel, Georgetown. 25 minute drive from race venue. https://www.thegeorgehotelsc.com/
Hampton Inn Georgetown Marina, Georgetown. 25 minute drive to race venue. www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gtnschx-hampton-georgetown-marina
Quality Inn & Suites, Georgetown. 25 minute drive to race venue.
www.choicehotels.com/south-carolina/georgetown/quality-inn-hotels/
VRBO lists 7-8 vacation rental homes within 20 minutes of the race venue. Search VRBO near Backwoods Quail Club
5 & 10 Mile Medal Winners 2024
