We are excited to have you participate in the 3rd Annual Bluegrass River Run. In order to get the most out of the weekend and make your race as great as possible, please read all of this page. We will revise and refine it as the date approaches and email all registered an update before the event, but here is what you need to know.

Checklist of Stuff to bring:

• PFD (Mandatory!)
• Paddlecraft
• Paddle
• Sunscreen and hat
• Water!
• Money for drinks and food at Proud Mary BBQ

Schedule:

Friday

• 4 - 6 P.M - Introduction to Outrigger Canoeing 
  • Host: Ozone Midwest
• 5-6 P.M - Outrigger Canoe Demo
  • Host: Ozone Midwest
• 7 P.M: Optional check-In and Get Together at Halls on the River 
  • Address: 1225 Athens Boonesboro Rd, Winchester, KY 40391

Saturday

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  • 6:00 A.M: Boat Drop - Off + Check - In Begins

  • 7:15 A.M: 19 Mile shuttle depart from Valley View Ferry

  • 8 A.M: 6 Mile Shuttle begins running from Proud Mary BBQ

  • 8:15: 19 Mile Boonesborough to Valley View Challenge racer meeting (Mandatory)

  • 8:30  A.M: 19 Mile Boonesborough to Valley View Challenge (Start)

  • 9:30 A.M: 6 Mile Boonesborough to Proud Mary BBQ Race meeting (Mandatory)

  • 9:45 A.M: 6 Mile Boonesborough to Proud Mary BBQ Race (Start)

  • 10:30 - 11 A.M: 6 Mile Pickin and Grinning Floaters put-in and depart

  • 11:00 - 4:30 P.M: Outdoor Recreational Festival (music, food, vendors, exhibitors)

  • 1:30 P.M Awards Ceremony

  • 2:30 P.M Scott T.Smith and The Family Performance

• How to make your event day the most fun and enjoyable.

COME EARLY ON SATURDAY MORNING! This is a BIG event, give yourself and our staff plenty of time to check you in. No same day registration.

Check In

1. Come to the check -In table. 
2. Sign a waiver
3. Place your number on your boat (if you're racer)  
4. Pick-up your shirt from shirt tent.
5.  Be on time for the your event's meeting where will review the courses and directions.
6.  We are racing under KWS Rules. Make sure you check them: www.explorekentucky.us/rules-kws-2019 

Event Starts

1. We respect your time and we want to start on time.
2. Kayak & Canoe races are a water start. SUP is a beach start.
3. There will be a short blast to mark come to the line.
4. The next blast will start the race and will be about 30 seconds after the first blast.

Race Finish

1. Paddle past the buoy and yell race time at timing team
2.  PLEASE clear the finish line and get your craft out of the water ASAP.

Awards

1. Trophies will be awarded to all of the largest categories represented by registration when it closes on May 1st.

For more information: www.explorekentucky.us/bluegrassriverrun#schedule