2023 Ashley River Adventure Race

Saturday, September 30, 2023 Past event
1:00 PM EDT
Summerville, South Carolina
$33.95–$131.50 · 6 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the 2023 Ashley River Adventure Race, happening on Saturday, September 30th, 2023, in the beautiful Summerville, Dorchester area! This unique outdoor event invites participants to kick off the day with a thrilling 5K trail run through the stunning Ashley River Park, followed by an exciting 7-mile river paddle. Whether you choose to race as an individual, form a relay team, or paddle tandem, there's a category for everyone to join in on the fun!

The festivities don't stop at the finish line! After the race, attendees can enjoy a lively post-race party featuring delicious BBQ, music, and lawn games, as well as an awards ceremony to celebrate the top finishers in various age groups. With packet pickup starting on Friday evening and continuing on race day, plus the added option of renting kayaks, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic adventure. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts and create unforgettable memories at the Ashley River Adventure Race!

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Races

  • Individual Athlete - Kayak (shirt and party ticket included)

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & Race Shirt

    11:00 AM EDT

    $67.00

    Entries closed
  • Kayak Relay (shirt and party ticket included)

    Incl. $11.50 Fee & Race Shirt

    11:00 AM EDT

    $131.50

    Entries closed
  • Kayak Tandem (shirt and party ticket included)

    Incl. $11.50 Fee & Race Shirt

    11:00 AM EDT

    $131.50

    Entries closed
  • Individual Athlete - Stand Up Paddleboard (shirt and party ticket included)

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & Race Shirt

    11:00 AM EDT

    $67.00

    Entries closed
  • Stand Up Paddleboard Relay (shirt and party ticket included)

    Incl. $11.50 Fee & Race Shirt

    11:00 AM EDT

    $131.50

    Entries closed
  • Post Party at Ashley River Park (shirt not included)

    Incl. $3.95 Fee &

    Join the participants at the post party event hosted at Ashley River Park. We will enjoy entertainment, food and beverages while we celebrate our winners and all our participants with awards and prizes. 11 & under are free.

    1:00 PM EDT

    $33.95

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS FROM THE 2023 ASHLEY RIVER ADVENTURE RACE!

2023 RACE DAY PHOTOS https://sebastianfarrellphotography.pixieset.com/ashleyriverrace2023





THE 2023 ASHLEY RIVER ADVENTURE RACE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2023.



THIS UNIQUE RACE WILL FEATURE A 5K +/- TRAIL RUN THROUGH ASHLEY RIVER PARK, A 7-MILE RIVER PADDLE, A POST-RACE PARTY AT ASHLEY RIVER PARK. AS ALWAYS, POST PARTY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND GENERAL SPECTATORS.



WE DO NOT PROVIDE YOUR KAYAK OR SUP. BRING YOUR OWN OR RENT ONE. TO RENT A KAYAK, PLEASE REACH OUT TO NATURE ADVENTURES AT 843-568-3222 OR RESERVE ONLINE AT NATURE ADVENTURES https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/kayakcharlestonsc/items/80270/availability/839708542/book/?full-items=yes.





RACE LOCATIONS:

ASHLEY RIVER PARK, 200 RENKEN ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485

-Packet Pickup, Running Segment of Race, Paddle Launch

EVENT SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

5:00 - 7:00 P.M. PACKET PICK UP AT ASHLEY RIVER PARK/HOWARD BRIDGMAN BOAT LANDING

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

9:00 - 10:30 A.M. PACKET PICKUP - COFFEE PROVIDED BY COASTAL COFFEE ROASTERS

10:45 A.M RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS

11:00 A.M. RACE STARTS WITH RUN AT 200 RENKEN RD.

1:00 P.M. MUSIC/LUNCH/POST RACE PARTY START AT ASHLEY RIVER PARK

2:00 P.M. AWARDS CEREMONY

3:00 P.M. END OF EVENT



RACE CATEGORIES:

INDIVIDUAL, RELAY (1 PARTICIPANT RUNS THEN DIFFERENT PARTICIPANT PADDLES), AND TANDEM (BOTH PARTICIPANTS PADDLE A TANDEM KAYAK AND BOTH PARTICIPANTS MUST RUN AND FINISH RACE TOGETHER), SUP (STAND UP PADDLEBOARD) INDIVIDUAL OR RELAY. *CATEGORIES MAY BE ADJUSTED BASED ON PARTICIPANTS.



CLICK HERE FOR RACE RESULTS https://results.raceroster.com/en-US/results/gxez2rcu6vg3rmcv

AWARDS AND PRIZES - AGE GROUPS: UNDER 29, 30-44, 45-59, 60 & UP

TOP TWO PER AGE GROUP MALE/FEMALE SOLO FINISHERS
TOP ALL MALE TEAM RELAY FINISHERS
TOP ALL FEMALE TEAM RELAY FINISHERS
TOP MIXED MALE/FEMALE TEAM RELAY FINISHERS
TOP ALL MALE TEAM TANDEM FINISHERS
TOP FEMALE TEAM TANDEM FINISHERS
TOP MIXED MALE/FEMALE TEAM TANDEM FINISHERS
TOP MALE/FEMALE SUP FINISHERS
TOP SUP RELAY TEAM MALE/FEMALE/MIXED FINISHERS

Award Categories may be adjusted based on number of participants registered in each category



ALL MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

ALL PADDLERS ARE REQUIRED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SC STATE LAW, TO WEAR A PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE PADDLE AND TO CARRY A WHISTLE. IF ANY RACER IS FOUND ON THE WATER WITHOUT THEIR PFD, THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE RACE.



POST-RACE PARTY AND AWARDS CEREMONY:

ONE TICKET TO THE POST-RACE PARTY AT ASHLEY RIVER PARK IS INCLUDED IN YOUR RACE REGISTRATION. ADDITIONAL PARTY ATTENDEES AGES 13 AND OVER MUST PURCHASE PARTY TICKETS IN ADVANCE. THESE TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THIS SITE. POST-RACE PARTY TICKET INCLUDES BBQ, ENTERTAINMENT, LAWN GAMES AND THE AWARDS CEREMONY.



RACE SHIRTS

A RACE SHIRT IS INCLUDED WITH EACH RACER REGISTRATION.

Location

Ashley River Park, 200 Renken Rd, Summerville, 29485, SC, United States

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