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SUMMARY:Des Plaines Marathon
DESCRIPTION:2026: Sixty-Nine Years Paddling the Des Plaines River\nRace day is May\, 17\, 2026\n  \nRegistration and all other information at: canoemarathon.com \nThe beautiful course runs 18.5 miles on the upper Des Plaines River in northern Illinois. The race begins in Libertyville\, IL and ends in Cook County\, IL (near Mount Prospect). \nAdded in 2014\, the 5.25 mile Minithon ends at the same finish line as the longstanding 18.5 mile Marathon. The Minithon begins at Potawatamie Woods and ends in Cook County\, IL (near Mount Prospect). \nWe wish you abundant enjoyment and success with your preparation and participation. \n  \nThe race is …(almost always) the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/des-plaines-marathon/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Paddling,Race
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SUMMARY:Joe Kowsky Memorial DuPage River Race
DESCRIPTION:Come and challenge your canoe\, kayak\, racing skills at the Illinois Paddling DuPage / Channahon Canoe\, Kayak and SUP Race at Channahon State Park 25302 W Story St\, Channahon\, IL 60410. (41.423997950549754\, -88.22776508622594) \n\nThis is a 7 mile upstream downstream race so no shuttling is required because the race starts and ends in the same location.\n\nRegistration cost is $20. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is done on the Day of the Race and opens at 8:30AM. \n\nThis race counts points towards for the IPC traveling trophies.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/joe-kowsky-memorial-dupage-river-race/
LOCATION:channahon state park\, 25302 W Story St\, Channahon\, IL\, 60410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling,Race
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SUMMARY:Pontiac Canoe and Kayak Race
DESCRIPTION:Come and challenge your canoe\, kayak\, racing skills at the Illinois Paddling Council Pontiac Race\, located Play Park\, Pontiac IL on the Vermillion River (303 E Grove St\, Pontiac\, IL. This is a 9 mile upstream downstream race so no shuttling is required because the race starts and ends in the same location. \nThe Race upstream about 4.5 miles to a counterclockwise turn around a rock. After turning around the race ends at the start line. Total mileage about 9 miles.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/pontiac-canoe-and-kayak-race/
LOCATION:Play Park\, 303 E Grove St\, Pontiac\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling,Race
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SUMMARY:Riverside Regatta Sesquicentennial\, Riverrside IL on the DesPlaines River
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Riverside Regatta is on July 5th. A spectacle you won’t want to miss. \nThis year celebrates Riverside Sesquicentennial. please joun us as we paddle the De Plaines River. we will have Colored Smoke Bombs available on Green and Blue\, the 150 colors. Please message us if you’d like to participate and bring a glove to hold the colored Smoke bomb.\nParticipants will meet at Schuths Grove at Cermak & Des Plaines in North Riverside. From there paddle south and wrap around the village\, congregate at the Swan Pond area to regroup\, then pass under the Swinging Bridge as a group. Exiting the River will take place at Stony Ford Canoe Landing 43rd & Oak in Lyons. The buddy system is suggested for both the water and transportation from the end point back to the starting point. Participants are responsible for their own equipment\, safety\, and following IDNR rules.\nThose without watercraft are encouraged to spectate on bridges at Forest Ave\, Barrypoint\, and most scenic the Swinging Bridge. Please post photos to this page so they can be shared. Feel free to share this event and invite others.\nAftergather for refueling and rehydration at TBD \n\n\nA less than 2 hour paddle\, with an optional “join us for munchies or meal” in down town Riverside IL. \nMeet: 10am \nStart: Schuths Grove\, North Riverside 22nd and Des Plaines \nEnd: Stony Ford Woods Lyons
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/riverside-regatta-sesquicentennial-riverrside-il-on-the-desplaines-river/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:Kickapoo Creek Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:First float of the year!!!! \nRSVP for details or questions. https://www.friendsofkickapoocreek.org/event/may-cleanup-float/ \nLocation information will be sent out the week of the event.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/kickapoo-creek-cleanup/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:IPC Annual Dinner 2023 - The Gathering of the Paddlers
DESCRIPTION:IPC Annual Dinner 2023\nThe Gathering of the Paddlers\nEmmet’s Brewery\, West Dundee\, IL\nOct 28\, 6-8:30 pm\nFeatured presentation:\nThe Story of the Fastest Descent on the Mississippi River from Source to Sea\nWally Werderich\, Team Member & Paddler Mississippi Speed Record Team\nAnd updates on:\nThe new bill to open access to Illinois Rivers \nIPC past year updates \nNational Water Trail Designation for the Fox River Water Trail \n2023 Paddling Champions \n…and more \nJoin us Saturday\, October 28\, 6-8:30 pm\nAt Emmet’s Brewery\nWest Dundee\, IL 60118 \nPLEASE REGISTER FOR THE ANNUAL DINNER HERE\nTickets: $50 per person – includes 2024 Membership in the Illinois Paddling Council. Paid up members pay $40\, a 20% discount! \nTO PAY: \n\nMail check made out to IPC to: Don Mueggenborg\, IPC Treasurer\, 9 E Peiffer\, Lemont\, IL 60439n\nPay in advance with Paypal or with card\, using this link:\n\nPay with cash or check at the door at the Annual Meeting
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/illinois-paddling-council-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:Emmet’s Brewery\, West Dundee\, 128 West Main Street\, West Dundee\, IL\, 60118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Meeting,Paddling
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SUMMARY:Floatzilla!
DESCRIPTION:Floatzilla 2023 at Lake Potter\, Rock Island IL
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/floatzilla/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:2023 Kankakee River Watershed Conference
DESCRIPTION:Great things are happening on our Kankakee River\, yet a lot of works still needs to be done. Please join us for a one-day workshop where we will discuss\, explore and learn more about the removal of sand and sediment\, numerous waterfront initiatives\, continued monitoring of water quality and quantity\, and other initiatives and on-going activities on and within the Kankakee River watershed.\nThere is no fee for attending\, and box lunches will be provided.\nThe Kankakee River is an essential natural resource for the health and vitality of our area. Sustainable stewardship of this remarkable asset is of concern to multiple interests. By bringing together all stakeholders for a day of education\, conversation and networking\, the intent is to bridge gaps and forge new partnerships to ensure a continually improving watershed for the good of all residents.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/illinois-river-meeting/
LOCATION:Kankakee Community College\, 100 College Drive\, Kankakee\, IL\, 60901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Paddling,Watershed Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221105T200000
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SUMMARY:IPC's Annual "Gathering of the Paddlers" Dinner
DESCRIPTION:  \nIPC Annual Dinner 2022\nThe Gathering of the Paddlers\nB. Harley Bradley House\, Kankakee IL\nNov 5\, 6-8pm\nFeatured presentation:\nThe African-American History Water Trail on the Little Calumet and Cal Sag Channel\nLaura Barghusen\, Openlands\nMike Taylor\, Water Trail Keeper\, Little Calument River\nAnd updates on:\n\nChanges to Illinois Water Access Law\nStatewide River Mapping Initiative\nJoliet-Marquette 350 Expedition\n…and more\n\nJoin us Saturday\, November 5\, 6-8pm\nAt the Frank Lloyd Wright designed B. Harley Bradley House\n701 S Harrison Ave\nKankakee\, IL 60901\nA fried chicken dinner with delicious sides\, including their famous macaroni salad\, will be provided buffet style by local favorite JR’s Chicken of Kankakee with a vegetarian mostaccioli option for those that prefer.\n  \nTickets: $25 per person – includes 2023 Membership in the Illinois Paddling Council \n\n \n\n\n\nIPC Annual Dinner Reservation\n\n\nAnnual Dinner w/ 2023 Membership $25.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \nOr to pay at the door with cash or check\, send email to sphays12@gmail.com \n\n 
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/ipcs-annual-gathering-of-the-paddlers-dinner/
LOCATION:B. Harley Bradley House\, 701 S. Harrison Avenue\, Kankakee\, IL\, 60901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Dinner,Meeting,Paddling
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