| Event Name |
Philadelphia Race For The Cure
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| Type Of Event |
Canoe Marathon (10km/6 miles & up) Kayak Marathon (10km/6 miles & up) Fundraiser or Benefit Outrigger Canoe Dragonboat or Swanboat
This event is organized by the Schuylkill Navy and donations benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This will also be an experience to remember: Hundreds of Sculls, Sweeps, Dragon Boats, Row Boats, Canoes, Kayaks, Surf Skis.
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| Barton Cup Qualifier? |
No
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| Start Date |
10/11/2009
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| End Date |
Single Day Event
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| Description |
Meet at the Philadelphia Canoe Club at 11 A.M. to register and collect the $15 contributions. Launch at 11:30 A.M. Paddle one mile to starting line just downstream of the Roosevelt Blvd bridge. Mass start at 12 Noon. Race 5K down to Boat House Row. Electronic timing. Crowds and Press Coverage at finish.
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| Body(ies) of Water |
Schuylkill River
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| Type Of Water |
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| Start Location |
Philadelphia Canoe Club
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
United States
http://www.philacanoe.org/maps_and_directions.html
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| Finish Location |
Boat House Row
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
United States
After finishing at Boat House Row, paddle back to the Philadelphia Canoe Club to take out.
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| Price Range |
$5 - $15
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| Fees and Costs |
$15 contribution.
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| Members Only? |
Public Event
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| Prizes and Awards |
Medals for winners
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| Race Host |
Schulykill Navy/Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
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| Contact |
Glen F. Green
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| Contact Address |
None Provided
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| Phone |
( ) -
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| Email |
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| WWW |
http://www.boathouserow.org/rega09/rftc09.htm
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