On June 9, 2018 Taylorsville-Spencer County Tourist, Recreation & Convention Commission will host the fifth annual Taylorsville Lake Paddle Battle. This paddlesports race features 2, 6 and 10 mile races for solo and tandem paddlecraft; SUP, kayak, or canoe. The race is, once again, part of the Kentucky Waterman Series, and racers score points towards the series prizes. New for this year is a Friday team sprint event, a cookout, and other family-friendly activities. Located just a few miles outside of Louisville Metro, Taylorsville is an agricultural community that is the home of Taylorsville Lake State Park, offering opportunities for fun in the water, and along the trails of the Park.

Racers will launch from the boat ramp at Taylorsville Lake State Park and complete their loop courses surrounded by rolling hills and woodlands. Taylorsville Lake, created in 1983 by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, covers  3,050 acres, has a shoreline of 78 miles, and is one of Kentucky’s premier venues for water sports.

The post-race celebration will be at Tanglewood Golf Resort where paddlers will gather for food, fun, music, and race awards.

We encourage racers to bring friends and family to visit and cheer you on, even if they aren't participating in the race. Attendees have options to camp, hike, fish, or ride the parks multi-use trails, rent boats at the marina, and enjoy the beauty of the area.

Race Distances:

Short/Youth Race: 2 Miles - Does not include Race T Shirt or Awards Meal

Intermediate Race:  6 miles

Long Race: 10 miles

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Prizes for each race.

Registration Costs:

Race Classes are single or tandem craft, in classes for Men and Women:

• SUP 14 & Under
• High Performance Kayak (18'1")
• Fast Sea Kayak (16'1" -18')
• Sea Kayak (14'-16')
• Kayak (Under 14)
• Solo Canoe (Includes Outrigger)
• Tandem Kayak
• Tandem Canoe (Includes OC-2)