Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race
We have Not Yet Posted This Year's Information for This Event Yet
If new information for this event is already available for this year, please let us know.
If new information for this event is already available for this year, please let us know.
| Dates: | Sunday, April 28, 2019 - Sunday, April 28, 2019 |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Races/Walks |
Canoe and kayak enthusiasts, professional, amateur & recreational, from throughout the US and Canada, ages 12+ compete in a variety of races.
All races finish at DCR’s Artesani Park on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton where race fans and families gather to enjoy the free Finish Line Festival.
Our goal this year for the Run of the Charles is to reduce its carbon footprint through some exciting new changes, which will allow for fewer portages and less shuttles between race points.
New this year:
In an effort to produce a more sustainable event, we are making improvements! Please review the race description, paddler information, and boat specifications in the registration packet carefully.
- New course lengths! 14-mile relay and 12-, 6-, and 3-mile races.
- We are going paper-free! The racebook has been combined with registration packets. You can find the race map below.
- Paddleboards and kayaks are now able to compete in the relay. Therefore, teams can be made up of 5 paddlers on single-person watercraft OR 10 paddlers on 2-person watercraft.
- RiverFest will host paddlers at tables under a large tent and have a taco truck, music by DJ Kim Collins, river games, raffle and a beer garden! There will also be opportunities for family fishing and canoeing.
- Chairs, tables and tents will not be provided for vendors.
- No contract is needed for picnic space, although all paddlers are encouraged to use the RiverFest tent.
Over 1,200 canoe and kayak enthusiasts, professional, amateur, and recreational, from throughout the US and Canada, ages 12 and up, compete in a variety of races, including the $5,000 Professional Flatwater Canoe Marathon, the 24-Mile Relay Race, and 19-, 9-, and 6-mile amateur races.
FEATURING: Family fun at the Finish Line Festival with food, live music, awards and post-race picnics.
ADMISSION: FREE admission to the Finish Line Festival at DCR’s Artesani Park.
MORE INFORMATION: www.charlesriver.org or 508-698-6810 x10
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Race times vary and continue all day long. Concluding at approximately 4:30 PM at DCR’s Artesani Park.
| COST | ↑ top |
FREE admission to the Finish Line Festival at DCR’s Artesani Park. Race entry fees range from $35- $55 per individual to $350 - $400 per relay race team.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.crwa.org/run-of-the-charles
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02035 map
Phone: 508-698-6810
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Info changes frequently. We cannot warrant it. Verify with Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race before making the trek. If you find an error, please report it...