Hell or Highwater 2025
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Location Petawawa, ON
- Price $13.04 - $34.62
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of paddling at the Hell or Highwater 2025 event, taking place on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, in the scenic Petawawa, Renfrew. This action-packed adventure features a variety of race categories including Short Course, Long Course, and exciting competitions for various boat types such as short boats, creek boats, and long boats. Participants can challenge themselves in thrilling races like the King and Queen of Hell Race Series, where competitors earn points and vie for the prestigious titles.
The day's festivities kick off at 9:00 AM with registration and BIB assignment at Petawawa Centennial Park, followed by a series of races throughout the day, culminating in a lively after-party at Dog House Brewing. Don’t miss out on pre-registering before May 9th to ensure a smooth start and to secure a limited-edition event t-shirt! Camping is available for just $5 per person per night, making it a perfect weekend getaway for adventurers and paddling enthusiasts alike. Join us for a fantastic day on the water and experience the thrill of the Hell or Highwater event!
The day's festivities kick off at 9:00 AM with registration and BIB assignment at Petawawa Centennial Park, followed by a series of races throughout the day, culminating in a lively after-party at Dog House Brewing. Don’t miss out on pre-registering before May 9th to ensure a smooth start and to secure a limited-edition event t-shirt! Camping is available for just $5 per person per night, making it a perfect weekend getaway for adventurers and paddling enthusiasts alike. Join us for a fantastic day on the water and experience the thrill of the Hell or Highwater event!
Organiser's Description
Pre Registering will help move everyone along much quicker morning of and get everyone on the water much quicker! Pre Reg will END May 9.
T-Shirts are available for Pre-Order for $30, with limited numbers available day of for $40. Grab yours early so we can guarantee we get your size. Tshirt Pre Orders ENDS April 24Race CategoriesShort Course (Railroad -Top of lovers)Play/Short Boat Creek Boat - Shorter than 9'6Long Boat - Over 9'6 *think 12r,stinger, karma unlimited*CanoeRaft (each participant is required to register)Long Course (Railroad-Catwalk)Play/Short Boat Creek Boat - Shorter than 9'6Long Boat - Over 9'6 *think 12r,stinger, karma unlimited*CanoeRaft (each participant is required to register)
DAY OF EVENTS:
~9:00-2:45 - Registration & BIB Assignment Petawawa Centennial Park
10:00-12:30 - Short Course Races
12:30 - SUP Cross RaceMeet @ "Pepsi Plant" EddyParking available at old Pepsi Plant (3532 Petawawa Blvd), walk the trail down to the river.
1:00 - BoatercrossMeet @ B.C. Start
1:30-4:00 - Long Course Races
5:00-Close - After Party Dog House Brewing (3067 Petawawa Blvd)Bring cash for Food, Drinks, & Raffle.King & Queen of Hell
Back for Year 2!! King and Queen of Hell Race Series, fresh for 2025! Brace yourself for six thrilling races packed with adrenaline as participants vie for points-based rewards and the esteemed titles of King and Queen of Hell.To partake in this thrilling series, racers must declare their intent and register for each of the following races: shortboat, creek boat, and long boat for both short course and long course categories. With six races throughout the day, participants have the opportunity to score a total of 60 points if they emerge victorious in each category.The competition spans three short-course races and three long-course races, covering short boat, creek boat, and long boat categories. Canoes will be grouped by boat length, ensuring a level playing field for all contenders.Points will be distributed to the top 10 men and women in each category, with the winner of each race receiving 10 points, the runner-up receiving 9 points, and so forth, down to 1 point for the 10th place finisher.But the excitement doesn't end there!Prizes for men and women are still to be determined.Prepare to test your limits, conquer the rapids, and seize your crown in the ultimate display of paddling prowess. Join us for the King and Queen of Hell Race Series and stake your claim to greatness!Camping: available $5 / person / night. We have limited site availability so folks will need to share campsites. The campground is not yet officially open for the season so there may be some limited facilities available. Please Contact us if you wish to arrange Camping.
Volunteer:We have opportunities on both Land and Water, it takes over 40 volunteers throughout the day to keep this event going, we thank our longstanding volunteers for their years of dedication but encourage others to step up and take a shift throughout the day. Send us a message on Facebook if you are available, or register online through race roster.
T-Shirts are available for Pre-Order for $30, with limited numbers available day of for $40. Grab yours early so we can guarantee we get your size. Tshirt Pre Orders ENDS April 24Race CategoriesShort Course (Railroad -Top of lovers)Play/Short Boat Creek Boat - Shorter than 9'6Long Boat - Over 9'6 *think 12r,stinger, karma unlimited*CanoeRaft (each participant is required to register)Long Course (Railroad-Catwalk)Play/Short Boat Creek Boat - Shorter than 9'6Long Boat - Over 9'6 *think 12r,stinger, karma unlimited*CanoeRaft (each participant is required to register)
DAY OF EVENTS:
~9:00-2:45 - Registration & BIB Assignment Petawawa Centennial Park
10:00-12:30 - Short Course Races
12:30 - SUP Cross RaceMeet @ "Pepsi Plant" EddyParking available at old Pepsi Plant (3532 Petawawa Blvd), walk the trail down to the river.
1:00 - BoatercrossMeet @ B.C. Start
1:30-4:00 - Long Course Races
5:00-Close - After Party Dog House Brewing (3067 Petawawa Blvd)Bring cash for Food, Drinks, & Raffle.King & Queen of Hell
Back for Year 2!! King and Queen of Hell Race Series, fresh for 2025! Brace yourself for six thrilling races packed with adrenaline as participants vie for points-based rewards and the esteemed titles of King and Queen of Hell.To partake in this thrilling series, racers must declare their intent and register for each of the following races: shortboat, creek boat, and long boat for both short course and long course categories. With six races throughout the day, participants have the opportunity to score a total of 60 points if they emerge victorious in each category.The competition spans three short-course races and three long-course races, covering short boat, creek boat, and long boat categories. Canoes will be grouped by boat length, ensuring a level playing field for all contenders.Points will be distributed to the top 10 men and women in each category, with the winner of each race receiving 10 points, the runner-up receiving 9 points, and so forth, down to 1 point for the 10th place finisher.But the excitement doesn't end there!Prizes for men and women are still to be determined.Prepare to test your limits, conquer the rapids, and seize your crown in the ultimate display of paddling prowess. Join us for the King and Queen of Hell Race Series and stake your claim to greatness!Camping: available $5 / person / night. We have limited site availability so folks will need to share campsites. The campground is not yet officially open for the season so there may be some limited facilities available. Please Contact us if you wish to arrange Camping.
Volunteer:We have opportunities on both Land and Water, it takes over 40 volunteers throughout the day to keep this event going, we thank our longstanding volunteers for their years of dedication but encourage others to step up and take a shift throughout the day. Send us a message on Facebook if you are available, or register online through race roster.
Hell or Highwater 2025