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• 20th Annual St. Joe River Races

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

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  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.

  2022 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE

  2021 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE

  2020 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE

  2019 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE
  

  2018 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE

  2017 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE
  

  2016 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE

  2015 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE

  2014 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE

  2013 RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE 

  
  

  COURSE RECORDS
  
  *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 2 family members)
  
  For more information and course maps 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

  
  
  

  
  

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• Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    28 Sep 2023
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Hermance Park, Bristol, Indiana

  Monthly meetings of the Board of Directors and Watershed Council are usually held on the fourth Thursday of the month. The September Board meeting will be held in Bristol, Indiana, as part of an effort to hold in-person meetings at various locations throughout the watershed.

  The meeting will be held at the Hermance Park Pavilion Building. Hermance Park and the Pavilion Building are located at the north end of Apollo Street near the confluence of the St. Joseph and Little Elkhart Rivers in Bristol, IN. Click here for directions.
  

  Meetings are free and open to the public, but you must contact us for login information at fotsjr.outreach@gmail.com if you are not a member, or do not already receive our emails.

  • Click here for the September 2023 Meeting Agenda
    
  • Click here for the August 2023 Meeting Minutes
    

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• Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    26 Oct 2023
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    To Be Determined

  Monthly meetings of the Board of Directors and Watershed Council are usually held on the fourth Thursday of the month. The October Board meeting is expected to be held in-person, but the location is still to be determined, as part of an effort to hold in-person meetings in various locations throughout the watershed.

  If the meeting is held virtually, an email with login information will be sent to our stakeholder email list. If you do not already receive our regular meeting announcements via email, please indicate your interest in being added to our list at: fotsjr.outreach@gmail.com.  

  Meetings are free and open to the public, but you must contact us for login information at fotsjr.outreach@gmail.com if you are not a member, or do not already receive our emails.

  • Click here for the October 2023 Meeting Agenda - COMING SOON!
    
  • Click here for the September 2023 Meeting Minutes - COMING SOON!
    

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