Paddling Triathlon and More in Wilkesboro North Carolina!

If you love to paddle, run and mountain bike than the Dark Mountain Challenge Endurance Festival on October 3rd & 4th is an event you’ll want to enter.

This event is held at the Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir in Wilkesboro, NC.
 

Events for Saturday, October 3rd:
The Paddling Triathlon is a 3 + mile lake paddle, 4 + mile run, 7+ mile mountain bike.
 

The Dark Mountain Paddle only race is a 3 + mile & 8-10 mile paddle.  (solo or team)
 

Running Endurance Race is a 4+ miles, 8 miles & 17 miles.

 Events for Sunday, October 4th:

Off-Road Duathlon, 4+ mile run, 7-10 mile mountain bike & 2+ mile run.

According to their website the deadline to register is September 30th.

 

Here is a fun event for paddlers and spectators in Island Park, New York.

If you live on Long Island you might want to paddle in The Great Pumpkin Race on October 4th.. 
 

This isn’t your ordinary two mile kayak race. At the half way point of the race you will need to beach your kayak and grab a pumpkin then paddle back to the finish. 

According to their website kayaks are available for rent.
 

For more information and to find out how to register, please click here to go to our Races and Event page.

 

To find other places to paddle, kayak and canoe all over the USA, go to our Places to Paddle page and click on any state, or check out nationwide kayak, canoe and paddle events and races on our Paddling Events and Races page.

If you would like us to post your favorite place to paddle, kayak or canoe or your favorite paddling event or race, please use our handy contact form to send us the details.

Here is a list of kayaking and canoeing races and events that are happening on the East Coast for September 2009.

New York

The 24th annual Adirondack Canoe Classic

September 11-13, 2009

This event is 90 miles of paddling from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. According to their website, paddlers will travel through the heart of the Adirondack Mountain wilderness. There are many classes. Entry forms have been out since June and there is a 250 boat maximum.

Barge Chaser Canoe and Kayak Race

Sunday, September 27, 2009

This race will be held at Grafton Lakes State Park. There will be a 3 mile course and a 7 mile race.

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Fall Classic Race

Sunday, September 27, 2009

This race is 7 miles on the Schuylkill River. It is a 2 ½ loop course.

Governor Printz Canoe & Kayak Challenge

Sunday, September 20, 2009

This Challenge is 5 miles from Darby Creek to the Delaware River. The finish is at Governor Printz Park on the Delaware River.

Maryland

The 17th Annual Wye Island Regatta

Saturday, September 12, 2009.

This 12.5 miles race is open to all person powered boats. It starts at Wye landing and continues around Wye Island. According to the website, the race course has minimum boat traffic and great scenery.

North Carolina

North Carolina Challenge 2009

September 25-27, 2009

100 mile circuit Race. This race starts at Cedar Island Beach in Pamlico Sound.

North Carolina Ultra Marathon

September 26-27, 2009

40 mile circuit Race. This race starts and finishes at Cedar Island Beach in Pamlico Sound.

For more information and to register, please click here to go to our Races and Event page.

To find other places to paddle, kayak and canoe all over the USA, go to our Places to Paddle page and click on any state, or check out nationwide kayak, canoe and paddle events and races on our Paddling Events and Races page.

If you would like us to post your favorite place to paddle, kayak or canoe or your favorite paddling event or race, please use our handy contact form to send us the details.