20th Annual St. Joe River Races

When
23 Sep 2023
Location
Veterans' Memorial Park - South Bend, IN
Registered
5 registrants

Registration

Individual Entry – $20.00

Registration is closed

Paddling and running races on the St. Joseph River!

Biathlon (Run-Paddle Challenge) – Winners based on cumulative time between 5K run and 3‐mile paddle. Paddle may be completed solo or as a team at 10:00 AM.
5K Running Race – Running course may be completed alone without participating in paddling events.
Solo Paddling Race – 3 mile and 7.2 mile solo paddling events for canoes or kayaks in the morning.
Team Paddling Race – 3 mile and 7.2 mile team/family paddling events for canoes or kayaks in the afternoon.

Registration at Boat Launch - Parking and bathrooms are available on the north side of street by pavilion and softball diamonds. Loading and limited parking in the launch area.

Special Recognition for "Iron People" who complete the Biathlon, 7.2 mile solo paddling race and 7.2 mile team paddling race.

Schedule of Events
7:30 AM – Registration Opens
8:30 AM – Pre‐Race Meeting
8:45 AM – 5K Running Race Start
10:00 AM – 3 Mile & 7.2 Mile Solo/Biathlon Paddling Race Start*
12:00 PM – Run‐Paddle Challenge & Individual Awards
1:00 PM – 3 Mile & 7.2 Mile Team Paddling Race Start**

Run Course Description: Race starts and finishes in Veterans' Memorial Park boat launch parking lot. Starts heading west (downstream) on river walk 1.5 miles to Howard Park footbridge turnaround.

Paddling Course Description: Race starts and finishes at the Veterans' Memorial Park boat launch. All racers begin downstream to Howard Park footbridge turnaround. All racers return to boat launch for 3‐mile finish time. 7.2‐mile racers continue upstream around Kamm’s Island (counterclockwise) and return to boat launch for finish.

PAST RACE RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE:

2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

VIEW COURSE RECORDS HERE

*Solo classes include:

Racing Canoe - C1 (USCA specs)

Production Canoe (most other canoes)

Open Racing Kayak - K1 (ICF and Unlimited)

Other Racing Kayaks as necessary (USCA specs)

Recreational Kayak (plastic, short, heavy)

**Team classes include:

4 Person Canoe or Kayak - C4, K4 (Unlimited)

2 Person Canoe - C2 (Pro Boats/Racing Canoes)

2 Person Rec Canoe - (aluminum and non-racing canoes)

Family Class - (more than two family members)

For more information visit:

http://tinyurl.com/StJoeRiverRaces

Or contact Matt Meersman at paddleheadz@gmail.com

Entry fee $20 per person (covers all races)

Proceeds benefit the Friends of the St. Joe River Association

Friends of the St. Joe River Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1794
South Bend, Indiana 46634