Don’t store your kayak or canoe just yet! There are still plenty of paddling races to enter in October.

Kayak Race, Long IslandIf you love to go kayaking on Long Island, then you need to check out The Great Pumpkin race.

According to their website:
The Great Pumpkin Race

Saturday, October 8, 2011
Empire Kayaks
4 Empire Blvd
Island Park, New York.

This two mile kayak race has a twist to it. Mid- race you must exit your
kayak, pick up a pumpkin, and return to Empire Kayaks with it.

Biathlon & Canoe & Kayak Race, Fairport, New York
Fairport is located in the Town of Perinton on the historic Erie Canal.
The Erie Canal Regatta has a Biathlon (paddle & run), canoe & kayak race, and a fun fitness paddle!

According to their website:
Erie Canal Regatta

Saturday, October 8, 2011
Canoe & Kayak Races
Fairport, New York

Biathlon (5k run/5k paddle) – Individual & Teams

•  5K Paddle Event (no tandems)
• 14K Singles & Tandems
• 2K Fun Fitness Paddle – All types of paddling boats/boards are
  welcome.

Groups are Men, Women, &Teams
Click here to find more information on the Erie Canal Regatta.

To  find more information on the Great Pumpkin Race or to find other
paddling events, paddlefests, kayak races, canoe races, festivals,
adventure races or triathlons,  click here to go to our kayak & canoe races & events calendar.

Summers not over yet! There is still plenty of time to find great places to go kayaking & canoeing.

If you’re looking for a place to paddle your kayak or canoe, paddling races, or paddling events then you have come to the right place!

We search the web to find kayaking locations, canoeing locations, kayak races, canoe races, and paddling events for every U.S. State.

Whether you are a looking for a new place to paddle around your home or you’re looking for places to paddle around the country, our places to paddle, kayak, canoe page has helpful links that will give you some ideas about great flatwater and whitewater kayaking and canoeing paddling locations.
If you are a paddler looking for kayak races, canoe races, or paddling events then you might want to search our kayak & canoe events calendar:
You will find kayak races, canoe races, paddlefests, paddling festivals, river festivals, triathlons, and paddling challenges plus paddling events for the whole family.

You don’t have to be a pro to enter a paddling race. Many races include all skill levels for
kayaking or canoeing.
 
Our listings even include Stand up Paddle Board (SUP) races!

Click here to search our kayak & canoe race & events calendar and find races or events near you!
 

Looking for Whitewater Kayak Play Parks? Search our Whitewater Kayak Parks page to find kayak parks all over the U.S. and Europe too!
Paddling is fun for the whole family. Whether your family loves to kayak or loves to canoe, you can find paddling races, events, and family fun floats happening all over the United States.

Many paddling races and events will have paddling events for all skill levels and may also  have  family fun floats at the same event. Click here to search our Family Fun Paddling page to find family events near you!