Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 5.0
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Coeur D Alene, Idaho
- Price $69.90 - $255.40
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 5.0, taking place on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, in the picturesque Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai. This exciting event, held at Higgens Point, invites athletes to choose between two thrilling race distances, making it perfect for both individuals and teams.
Participants can opt for the short course, featuring a 1.6-mile paddle around Higgens Point into Blue Creek Bay, followed by a 4-mile run along the scenic Centennial Trail. For those seeking a greater challenge, the new long course combines a paddle-run-paddle-run format, totaling approximately 10 miles of action-packed fun. Whether you compete solo or as part of a team, you'll be part of a heartwarming community that celebrates the spirit of Jen McKenna, a passionate outdoor enthusiast. Don't miss out on the chance to win awards for top finishers and enjoy a delightful post-race gathering with food and beverages. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a commitment to a great cause, as proceeds from the event benefit the Companions Animal Shelter.
Participants can opt for the short course, featuring a 1.6-mile paddle around Higgens Point into Blue Creek Bay, followed by a 4-mile run along the scenic Centennial Trail. For those seeking a greater challenge, the new long course combines a paddle-run-paddle-run format, totaling approximately 10 miles of action-packed fun. Whether you compete solo or as part of a team, you'll be part of a heartwarming community that celebrates the spirit of Jen McKenna, a passionate outdoor enthusiast. Don't miss out on the chance to win awards for top finishers and enjoy a delightful post-race gathering with food and beverages. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a commitment to a great cause, as proceeds from the event benefit the Companions Animal Shelter.
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 2025 edition of the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 5.0. Join us for this great event experience. The Jen McKenna Paddle and Run will return to its location at Higgens Point. We are offering two race distances this year: the normal short course and the brand new long course. SHORT COURSE: Athletes will begin just east of the Higgens Point boat launch and paddle around Higgens Point into Blue Creek Bay to the turn around and double back to the paddle exit. Paddle distance is approximately 1.6 miles. Then, runners head along the Centennial Trail to the turn around and double back before a short trail run and finish at the Higgens Point Park at the end of the Centennial Trail. Run distance is approximately 4 miles. This is an INDIVIDUAL or 2-PERSON TEAM (1 paddler, 1 runner) event. LONG COURSE INDIVIDUAL OR 3-PERSON TEAM (1 PADDLER AND 2 RUNNERS): It will be a paddle-run-paddle-run event. Athletes paddle into Blue Creek Bay to the day use park on the east side, disembark and head out on the Blue Creek Trail system, doubling back to the day use park, paddle back to Higgens Point, and disembark to run the Centennial Trail to the turn around, and double back to the day use park at Higgens Point. Total distance will be approximately 10 miles. if you choose the team option, there are 2 runners and 1 paddler - one runner runs the first run course, the second runner runs the second run course, and the third person paddles between the two run courses.
Awards will be given for the top 3 men and women for short and long course and top team (short and long course). Participants will also enjoy a post-race event of food and beverages.
Jen loved the outdoors, including running and kayaking. She had cystic fibrosis, but she did not let the disease define her or what she was able to do in life. In February 2019, Jen and her family relocated to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill to wait for a double lung transplant. She received a set on May 23, but due to cystic fibrosis-related complications, Jen McKenna passed away on June 27, 2019, at the age of 41. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFIT COMPANIONS ANIMAL SHELTER.
Awards will be given for the top 3 men and women for short and long course and top team (short and long course). Participants will also enjoy a post-race event of food and beverages.
Jen loved the outdoors, including running and kayaking. She had cystic fibrosis, but she did not let the disease define her or what she was able to do in life. In February 2019, Jen and her family relocated to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill to wait for a double lung transplant. She received a set on May 23, but due to cystic fibrosis-related complications, Jen McKenna passed away on June 27, 2019, at the age of 41. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT BENEFIT COMPANIONS ANIMAL SHELTER.
Races
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Paddle and Run - Individual Short Course
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Wool Running Socks
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS APR 25 -
Paddle and Run - Team Short Course
Incl. $8.20 Fee & Wool Running Socks
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$128.20
OPENS APR 25Once the paddler completes the course, he or she will tag the runner teammate and heads out on Centennial Trail. -
Paddle and Run - Individual Long Course
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Wool Running Socks
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$91.10
OPENS APR 25The long course will consist of Paddle, Run, Paddle, and Run. The total distance will be approximately 10 miles. -
Paddle and Run - Team Long Course
Incl. $15.40 Fee & Wool Running Socks
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$255.40
OPENS APR 25The long course team consists of 3 athletes: 2 runners and 1 paddler. One runner is staged at the Blue Creek day use park and runs that system while the other run is at Higgens and runs the Centennial Trail. The remaining team member paddles the entire distance between the two runners.
Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 5.0