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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/
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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UID:3423-1753005600-1753030800@illinoispaddling.org
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:Bourbeuse Bluebell Race
DESCRIPTION:Paddle through adventure\, fun\, and community on Missouri’s most crooked river! The Bourbeuse Bluebell Race is Earth’s Classroom’s biggest fundraiser of the year\, offering an exciting 18.2-mile paddle down the beautiful Bourbeuse River\, just south of Rosebud\, MO. \nWhether you’re a seasoned paddler or just looking for a memorable day on the water\, this race has something for everyone.
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/bourbeuse-bluebell-race/
LOCATION:Rosebud\, MO\, MDC Tea Access
CATEGORIES:Race
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SUMMARY:Fall Classic Race
DESCRIPTION:Come and challenge your canoe\, kayak\, sup\, and rowing racing skills at the St Charles Canoe Club Fall Classic Race at Ferson Creek Park\, St Charles IL. There are morning and afternoon races. You bring a boat we will have a class for it. Registration is the day of race. The morning race starts at 9:30AM and the afternoon race starts at 1:00PM. (The race is only one day Sunday only)  \nRace includes a short course for the Recreation Kayak Class and anyone who does not want to enter the long course. Short Course is 5 miles and the Long Course is 9 miles. All races begin and end at Ferson Creek Park\, no shuttling is required. Race is also open for rowing as well. We will add classes for other boat types as needed. The course is all deep water. (You will need to bring your own boat as rental boats are not officially available for the event)
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/fall-classic-race/
LOCATION:Ferson Creek Park\, Route 31\, St. Charles\, IL
CATEGORIES:Race
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SUMMARY:Mid American Canoe & Kayak Race
DESCRIPTION:Boat Race near Aurora IL on the Fox River\, run by the Fox Valley Park District
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/mid-american-canoe-kayak-race/
CATEGORIES:Race
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SUMMARY:Des Plaines Canoe & Kayak Marathon
DESCRIPTION:66th Annual Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak marathon \nhttps://www.canoemarathon.com/ \n2 Options: 18.5 miles and 5.25 miles
URL:https://illinoispaddling.org/event/des-plaines-canoe-kayak-marathon/
CATEGORIES:Race
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