Road to River Challenge
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Columbus, Georgia
$48.70–$91.10 · 5 races
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!
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!
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Races
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Paddle Board Provided
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$59.30
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Single Kayak Provided
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$59.30
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Tandem Ducky Provided
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$91.10
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Paddle Board - Bring your own
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$48.70
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Single Kayak - Bring your own
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$48.70
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.
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.
Location
1000 Bay Avenue, Columbus, 31901, GA, United States
Road to River Challenge
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