FUN RACE

The 2 mile Fun Race will start at 9:40 a.m. (EDT)(This is the same time as Michigan and Ohio, one hour ahead of Chicago ) It's a perfect event for families and friends. All kinds of racing classes available: parent/child, spouse/spouse, co-worker/co-worker, friend/friend, etc. Bring your own canoe or use one of St. Pat's. The Fun Race will start after the marathon and intermediate racers are out of sight and will finish before the marathon racers come back. This race is geared for all levels. Even those with little or no paddling experience will enjoy participating. Aluminum canoes are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. (REGISTER EARLY!!)

The Fun Race will start at St. Pat’s, go upriver to the Auten Rd. Bridge, then back downriver to St. Pat’s.

BOATS

Sea Kayaks Width of kayak must be 10% or greater than length of boat.

Recreational Canoes No obvious racing canoes allowed. Aluminum, home-made, Kevlar, plastic all allowed. The boat's eligibility is up to the race official's discretion.