You don’t need to be an experienced paddler to enter paddling races. Many kayak & canoe races have categories for all skill levels and have other paddling activities for non-racing paddlers.
We search the web to find kayak races, canoe races, and paddling events for every U.S. State.
Our kayak & canoe events calendar includes kayak races, canoe races, paddlefests, paddling festivals, river festivals, paddling triathlons, paddling challenges, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), plus paddling events for the whole family.

 
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Paddler’s Race, New Jersey

What are you doing the Sunday before Thanksgiving?  If you live near New Jersey you could be kayaking or canoeing in the 27th Annual Delaware & Raritan Canal Paddler’s Race!

According to their website:

Delaware & Raritan Canal Paddler’s Race
Sunday, November 20, 2011
New Jersey

Canoe
Kayak
Solo & Tandem

The course is 10.6 miles long and takes about 2 hours.
There are three short portages around the locks; these are on the tow path, which is graveled and about 100 yards each.

The race will begin at the Canal House on Blackwells Mill Road and finish at the historic Van Wickle House on Eastern Avenue in Franklin.

Registration must be received by November 14th.

To find more information on the Delaware & Raritan Canal Paddlers 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.

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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.