Road to River Challenge

  • Date Sat 14th September 2024
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Columbus, Georgia
  • Price $48.70 - $91.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the exhilarating Road to River Challenge taking place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in the vibrant city of Columbus, Muscogee! This unique event combines the thrill of running and paddling in a stunning 4.63-mile course that starts at White Water Express. Participants will kick off their adventure by running along the picturesque Riverwalk, followed by a 2-mile kayaking or paddling segment to Rotary Park, and concluding with another 2-mile run back to the finish line at Synovus.

Choose your vessel—whether it's a single kayak, a tandem ducky for two, or a stand-up paddleboard—and prepare for a fun-filled day of fitness and camaraderie! With awards for the top finishers, this challenge is perfect for athletes of all levels. Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable race; register by September 4th to secure your event t-shirt and get ready for an action-packed day on the water!

Organiser's Description

LOCATION: START @ WHITE WATER EXPRESS (1000 BAY AVENUE COLUMBUS, GA 31901)

DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 @8AM EST

DISTANCE: 4.63 MILES OF RUNNING AND PADDLE COMBINED

DESCRIPTION: RUN ~ PADDLE ~ RUN - START AT WAVESHAPER ISLAND AND RUN SOUTH ON THE RIVERWALK TO THE TAKE OUT BOAT RAMP BY THE TRADE CENTER. PADDLE OR KAYAK 2 MILES TO ROTARY PARK. RUN 2 MILES ALONG THE RIVERWALK TO THE FINISH LINE AT THE GRASSY AREA BY SYNOVUS AT 11TH AND BAY! CHOOSE A SINGLE KAYAK, TANDEM DUCKY (2 PEOPLE), OR SUP.

COURSE: ROUTE HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON THE PHENIX CITY RIVERWALK: MAP [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6169055554/]

COST: $55 (SINGLE KAYAK OR SUP PROVIDED) / $85 (TANDEM DUCKY PROVIDED) / $45 (BRING YOUR OWN SINGLE KAYAK OR SUP)
RACE DAY COST: NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

T-SHIRT: TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT BE REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 4TH

AWARD CATEGORIES: TOP 3 M/F IN SINGLE KAYAK AND SUP, TOP 3 TEAMS IN TANDEM DUCKY *(IN THE TANDEM CATEGORY, TWO PEOPLE MUST RUN AND PADDLE TOGETHER THE WHOLE TIME.)

PACKET PICK UP: AT WHITE WATER EXPRESS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH FROM 5:30-7:30 PM EST. IF YOU ARE BRINGING YOUR OWN VESSEL, PLEASE BRING TO PACKET PICK-UP SO WE CAN STAGE IT THE NEXT MORNING BEFORE THE RACE. IT WILL BE LOCKED AWAY SAFELY OVERNIGHT AT WHITE WATER EXPRESS. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PFD AS WELL. YOU MUST WEAR A PFD FOR THE ENTIRE PADDLING PORTION. THERE WILL BE SAFETY CREW IN THE WATER DURING THE RACE.

Races

  • Paddle Board Provided

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $59.30

    CLOSED
  • Single Kayak Provided

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $59.30

    CLOSED
  • Tandem Ducky Provided

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $91.10

    CLOSED
  • Paddle Board - Bring Your Own

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
  • Single Kayak - Bring Your Own

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 14th September 2024 (8:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    CLOSED

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1000 Bay Avenue, Columbus, 31901, GA, United States

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