Welcome, Racers!
Bring your SUP, kayak, canoe, tandem, or prone and join us for the Ohio River Paddlefest races!
Racer registration includes all Ohio River Paddlefest perks, like free shuttles, and invitation to our Friday night outdoor expo. Paddlefest races are a part of The Waterman’s Series and the Midwest Paddle League.
Racer registration is managed by PaddleGuru.
Race Details
Choose Your Distance
Race to the Roebling
4.2 Miles
Race half the Paddlefest course to our midpoint at Covington. Complete the paddling route at a leisurely pace. SUPs and recreational kayaks only.
Seven Bridges Race
9.0 Miles
Longest race at Paddlefest, running the full length of our paddling course. Open to all craft.
Choose Your Craft
Paddlefest follows the class system outlined below.
Register to Race
Racers register through PaddleGuru, and separately from recreational paddlers. No race day registration.
Registration Rates
Seven Bridges Race
Mar 1-Apr 30 — $55
May 1-June 30 — $70
July 1-31 — $80
Aug 1-4 — $90
Race to the Roebling
Mar 1-Apr 30 — $50
May 1-June 30 — $60
July 1-31 — $70
Aug 1-4 — $80
Important Race Details
A mandatory pre-race meeting will take place at 6:45 am on Saturday.
Racers who wish to shuttle from the take out at Gilday Riverside Park on Saturday morning must be on the first shuttle at 6:00 am.