| Event Name |
26th Annual Fort Wayne Canoe & Kayak Races
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| Type Of Event |
Canoe Marathon (10km/6 miles & up) Kayak Marathon (10km/6 miles & up) Canoe Short Marathon (1.6km/1 mile to 10km/6 miles) Kayak Short Marathon (1.6km/1 mile to 10km/6 miles)
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| Barton Cup Qualifier? |
Yes
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| Start Date |
06/19/2010
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| End Date |
Single Day Event
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| Description |
All USCA Classes run an 11 mile course traveling down stream to the St. Joe Center Road Bridge, then up stream to the Mayhew Road Bridge, then turn and travel back down stream to the finish at Shoaff Park. Last year's times ranged from 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
The Citizens Races are 40 to 50 minutes, and run a 5 mile, 2 loop course down stream to the St. Joe Center Road Bridge, then up stream to the boat ramp.
The 5 mile course will also feature a Barton Challenge Qualifying Race for youth (under 18 as of December 31, 2009) paddlers in solo kayaks or canoes. Click here to learn about the Barton Challenge Program.)
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| Body(ies) of Water |
St. Joseph River
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| Type Of Water |
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| Start Location |
Shoaff Park
Fort Wayne, IN 46835,
Indiana
United States
Boat ramp in Shoaff Park (6401 St Joe Road) follow park signs.
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| Finish Location |
Same as Start Location.
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| Price Range |
$5 - $15
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| Fees and Costs |
Adults $15.00, Under Age 16 $5.00
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| Members Only? |
Public Event
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| Prizes and Awards |
Time Certificates for Every Paddler
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| Race Host |
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| Contact |
JIm Anderson
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| Contact Address |
3215 Pavilion Ct.
Fort Wayne,
Indiana 46835
United States
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| Phone |
(260) 486-6220
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| Email |
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| WWW |
http:www.indianapaddlers.com
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