North of 7 River Run
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Location Bancroft, ON
- Price $23.83 - $32.46
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day on the water at the North of 7 River Run, taking place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Bancroft, Hastings! This exciting event, which serves as the Ontario Marathon Provincials, invites paddlers of all skill levels to participate in a range of fun and challenging races, including Canoe, Kayak, and Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) competitions. Set against the stunning backdrop of the York River, the race courses feature a mix of deep and shallow sections, twists, and buoy turns, providing a thrilling experience for all participants.
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a recreational paddler, you can join in the action with race distances of 12K and 24K available. Registration kicks off at Riverside Park in downtown Bancroft, where paddlers will be divided into various classes, including U14, U17, Senior, Masters, and Grandmasters. Plus, with proceeds supporting Bancroft Community Transit programs for children and youth, this event is about more than just racing—it's a great cause! Bring your own boat or borrow one from the limited selection available. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to paddle for fun,
Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a recreational paddler, you can join in the action with race distances of 12K and 24K available. Registration kicks off at Riverside Park in downtown Bancroft, where paddlers will be divided into various classes, including U14, U17, Senior, Masters, and Grandmasters. Plus, with proceeds supporting Bancroft Community Transit programs for children and youth, this event is about more than just racing—it's a great cause! Bring your own boat or borrow one from the limited selection available. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to paddle for fun,
Organiser's Description
Beautiful BancroftThe Ontario Marathon Provincials.Fun and challenging races for Canoe, Kayak, SUP craft. Racing and Recreational classes.For a great cause.Funds raised support Bancroft Community Transits’ transportation for children and youth in the community; and employment and social programs that foster social inclusion.The race courses will be run upstream on the York River starting from Riverside Park in downtown Bancroft. The river has deep and shallow sections, twists, current and other technical elements as well as a buoy turn.While this race is billed as OMCKRA’s Ontario Marathon Canoe/Kayak Championship for OMCKRA Members, the competition is open to anyone who complies with the rules and regulations of the competition. Cost is $28 per paddler, $20 for OMCKRA (and CKO*) members. Bring your own boat. There will also be a limited numbers of boats on hand to lend out. * Sprint and Whitewater members under CanoeKayak Ontario (CKO) are eligible for the discount with proof of membership.Core classes will be offered at this event of U14, U17, Senior (20 to 40), Masters and Grandmasters with Senior as the default class so for example a Masters paddler can race with someone aged in their 20s. See standard age categories and boat specification on OMCKRA website. resources;Schedule:Saturday
12K races
OMCKRA provincials and other racers
noon - 1pm registration
1:30pm mandatory briefing for all paddlers
2:00pm 12K race starts
classes are:
USCA C1 Mens & Womens
Stock C2 Mens, Womens, Mixed
Stock C1 Mens & Womens
Rec Canoe Mens, Womens, Mixed, U17, Adult/Child
Fast Kayak FK Mens & Womens
Long Rec Kayak Mens & Womens (includes sea kayaks)
Short Kayak Mens & Womens (14 ft or less)
HighP Kayak HPK Mens & Womens (includes ICF, surfski)
SUP Mens & Womens
OC1 Mens & Womens
Sunday
24K races
OMCKRA provincials and other racers
9-10am registration
10:30am mandatory briefing for all paddlers
11am 24K races start
classes are:
Pro C2 Mens, Womens, Mixed
Stock C2 Mens, Mixed
SUP Mens & Womens
HPK Mens & Womens
Classes might be combined if there are insufficient numbers.
12K races
OMCKRA provincials and other racers
noon - 1pm registration
1:30pm mandatory briefing for all paddlers
2:00pm 12K race starts
classes are:
USCA C1 Mens & Womens
Stock C2 Mens, Womens, Mixed
Stock C1 Mens & Womens
Rec Canoe Mens, Womens, Mixed, U17, Adult/Child
Fast Kayak FK Mens & Womens
Long Rec Kayak Mens & Womens (includes sea kayaks)
Short Kayak Mens & Womens (14 ft or less)
HighP Kayak HPK Mens & Womens (includes ICF, surfski)
SUP Mens & Womens
OC1 Mens & Womens
Sunday
24K races
OMCKRA provincials and other racers
9-10am registration
10:30am mandatory briefing for all paddlers
11am 24K races start
classes are:
Pro C2 Mens, Womens, Mixed
Stock C2 Mens, Mixed
SUP Mens & Womens
HPK Mens & Womens
Classes might be combined if there are insufficient numbers.
Races
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12km - Races Open to All
$32.46
CLOSED -
24km - Races Open to All
$32.46
CLOSED -
12km - Provincials for OMCKRA Members
$23.83
CLOSED -
24km - Provincials for OMCKRA Members
$23.83
CLOSED
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