Road to River Challenge
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Columbus, Georgia
$48.70–$59.30 · 4 races
5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Road to River Challenge on Saturday, July 22, 2023, held in the vibrant city of Columbus, Muscogee! This unique event combines running and paddling for an unforgettable experience, featuring a total distance of 4.63 miles. Participants will kick off their journey at White Water Express, embarking on a scenic run along the Riverwalk before taking to the water for a thrilling 2-mile paddle or kayak to Rotary Park. Runners will then complete the challenge with another 2-mile run, finishing at the picturesque grassy area by Synovus at 11th and Bay.
Choose your vessel for this exciting challenge: a single kayak, tandem ducky, or stand-up paddleboard. With awards for the top three male and female finishers in single kayak and SUP categories, as well as top teams in the tandem ducky category, there's plenty of incentive to bring your A-game! Be sure to register by September 4th to secure your event T-shirt, and remember to bring your own personal flotation device for the paddling section. Join us for a day filled with fitness, camaraderie, and the beauty of Columbus' waterways!
Choose your vessel for this exciting challenge: a single kayak, tandem ducky, or stand-up paddleboard. With awards for the top three male and female finishers in single kayak and SUP categories, as well as top teams in the tandem ducky category, there's plenty of incentive to bring your A-game! Be sure to register by September 4th to secure your event T-shirt, and remember to bring your own personal flotation device for the paddling section. Join us for a day filled with fitness, camaraderie, and the beauty of Columbus' waterways!
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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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Kayak Provided
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$59.30
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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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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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