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.

End kayak and canoe season on a high note by competing in Vermont’s 3rd Annual Connecticut River Paddle Battle!

Sunday – September 25th, 2011
Herrick’s Cove – Rockingham, Vermont
**part of NECKRA’s point series**

According to their web site:

This an end of the season event is designed to give everyone a great day on the river to bid summer goodbye for another year. The Paddle Battle is open to paddlers of all skill levels:

• The serious racer will have a chance to unwind and spend some fun time on the river with colleagues.
• The casual paddler can participate in an open class race or help with the river clean up.

Families are welcome. There will be a course set up and times will be kept, but the main objective is fun. There will be prizes, activities, educational opportunities, food, and music.

The event will take place rain or shine. The water will still be warm, foliage will be reaching its peak, and migratory birds will be passing through the area, so this is an ideal time to get out and enjoy the river.

To find more information on this kayaking & canoeing 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.

Looking for kayaking locations or canoeing locations in your state?

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