Annual Illinois River Cleanup

Illinois River Various - see map, IL

Mark your calendars for Earth Day with cleanup sites on land or on water across our entire watershed. Please register online. Cleanup site locations are below with a map link for each site. Pick the section that you care about! Join us at the IRWP lake pavilion in Cave Springs between 12:30 and 2:30 pm…

Current Buster – Fox River, St Charles, IL

Race for  both kayaks and Canoes Short race and long race: both go upstream and return 50th Anniversary of the race this year! There is a class for whatever you are paddling Hosted by The St. Charles Canoe Club

$20

DuPage River Sweep

West Chicago - Warrenville West Chicago, IL

Join us for this annual clean-up sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage and the Conservation Foundation, among others. We'll pick up trash along the West Branch from Winfield to Warrenville or sites to be named later. Morning paddle only. Bring PFD (must wear on river). Car shift: 8:30. Launch: 9:00. 

Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race

Prisco Community Center 115 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL

Join us on Saturday, June 1 to experience the excitement of paddling the scenic Fox River! Paddlers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in this long-standing tradition that dates back to the 1960's. When you reach the finish line at Prisco Community Center there will be a post-race party and awards ceremony…

Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race

Fox River County Park Boat Landing 29875 Silver Lake Rd, Burlington, WI

Come and challenge your canoe, kayak, racing skills at the Illinois Paddling Council Vic Hopp Memorial Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race at Fox River County Park Boat Landing, 29875 Silver Lake Rd, Burlington, WI 53105.  This is a 10 mile or 6 mile  downstream upstream race so no shuttling is required because the race starts and ends in…

$20

Fall Classic Race

Ferson Creek Park Route 31, St. Charles, IL

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…

$20