2016 California 100
June 11 @ Redding, California to Chico, California
GENERAL INFO
The California 100 is a 100 mile, 1 day race down the Sacramento River from Redding, California to Chico, California. Approximately 25 and 50 mile race options added in 2016! Yes!
The Cal 100 is open to surfskis, outrigger canoes, standup paddleboards, prone paddleboards, canoes & kayaks. Racers challenge the course solo, tandem or on a relay team stopping at three mandatory checkpoints along the course. There are two separate racing classes, each with a different start time. The competitive class exists for experienced racers and the adventure class exists for all those paddlers with the guts and drive to challenge themselves on the longest one day race in California.
The California 100 is a major fundraiser for Rivers for Change, a CA non-profit dedicated to connecting individuals, communities & organizations to rivers.
Competitive Class Description
This is the class for the serious racers. Competitive Class racers are seasoned racers that train & paddle consistently. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive placement medals, finishers will receive finishing medals.
Competitive Class Categories
Standup Paddleboard – 12’6″:
Any displacement hull standup paddleboard 12’6″ long or shorter. Solo-Men/Women. No surfboard shapes.
Standup Paddleboard – 14′:
Any displacement hull standup paddleboard longer than 12’6″ and up to 14′ long. Solo-Men/Women. No surfboard shapes.
Standup Paddleboard – unlimited:
Any standup paddleboard longer than 14′. Solo-Men/Women
Surfski:
Any 1 person surfski. Solo-Men/Women
Tandem Surfski:
Any 2 person surfski. Tandem-Men/Women/Coed
Kayak:
Any solo kayak that is 18ft max length and greater than 20 inches wide. Examples: Epic 18x. Solo-Men/Women
Tandem Kayak:
Any tandem kayak 22ft max length and greater than 22 inches wide. Examples: Seaward Passat. Tandem-Men/Women/Coed
OC-1:
Any solo outrigger canoe. Solo-Men/Women
OC-2:
Any tandem outrigger canoe. Tandem-Men/Women/Coed
Relay:
Anything Goes! Any boats and any number of people, up to 16 total. Examples: 2 people doing 2 legs each, or 4 people each doing 1 leg. Or OC4 with swaps at each check point.
Adventure Class Description
Adventure class is for anyone who is in it for the fun, adventure and challenge. All finishers will be timed, but will receive finishing medals only.
Prone Paddleboard:
Any prone paddleboard paddled by hand. Solo-Men/Women
Standup Paddleboard – 12’6″:
Any displacement hull standup paddleboard 12’6″ long or shorter. Solo-Men/Women. No surfboard shapes
Standup Paddleboard – 14′:
Any displacement hull standup paddleboard longer than 12’6″ and up to 14′ long. Solo-Men/Women. No surfboard shapes
Standup Paddleboard – unlimited:
Any standup paddleboard longer than 14′. Solo-Men/Women
Surfski:
Any 1 person surfski. Solo-Men/Women
Tandem Surfski:
Any 2 person surfski. Tandem-Men/Women/Coed
USCA Marathon Canoe:
Must meet USCA rules for Competition Cruiser (4X32) or Pro Boat (3X27)Solo-Men/Women. See link at US Canoe
Tandem USCA Marathon Canoe:
Must meet USCA rules for Competition Cruiser (4X32) or Pro Boat (3X27)Tandem-Men/Women/coed. See link at US Canoe
Kayak:
Any solo kayak that is 18ft max length and greater than 20 inches wide
Tandem Kayak:
Any tandem kayak 22ft max length and greater than 22 inches width
OC-1:
Any solo outrigger canoe. Solo-Men/Women
OC-2:
Any tandem outrigger canoe. Tandem-Men/Women/Coed
Relay:
Anything Goes! Any boats and any number of people, up to 16 total. Examples: 2 people doing 2 legs each, or 4 people each doing 1 leg. Or OC4 with swaps at each check point.
Multi Person Team:
Any Boat holding more than 2 people. There are no additional restrictions or rules Examples: OC4, K4, 3man Adventure Race kayak.
Questions? Email cal100@riversforchange.org