California River Quest
May 26 @ Redding, CA, USA
GENERAL INFO
Key Dates
Race registration closes -- May 10, 2019
Race registration and boat inspection -- May 25, 2019
Race -- May 26, 2019
Celebration lunch at Sierra Nevada Brewery -- May 27, 2019
Overview
The California River Quest is a marathon/ultramarathon paddling race on the Sacramento River in Northern California. Racers may choose 25, 50, 100 mile, or sprint courses. We welcome all types of paddling craft, including canoes, kayaks, SUPs, OCs, surfskis, and prone paddleboards.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to Friends of the River – California’s only statewide river conservation organization that drives protection and restoration of rivers to support sustainable water solutions through advocacy and education.
Race Courses
- Challenge Quest: 25 miles (Redding to Andersen, CA)
- Ultra-Marathon Quest: 50 miles (Redding to Red Bluff, CA)
- Endurance Quest: 100 miles (Redding to Chico, CA)
- Speed Quest: Slalom races in Red Bluff
Boat and board classes
- Solo Kayak
- Double Kayak
- Surfski
- Double Surfski
- OC-1
- OC-2
- Marathon Canoe (canoes conforming to USCA specifications)
- Tandem Marathon Canoe (tandem canoes conforming to USCA specifications)
- Solo Canoe (non-USCA canoes)
- Tandem Canoe (non-USCA tandem canoes)
- SUP 12'6
- SUP 14'
- Tandem SUP
- Prone Paddleboard (stock, 14', and unlimited)
- Other (if you do not see your preferred boat/board class listed here, please email us! info@californiariverquest.com)
Competitve Class and Adventure Class
For each long-distance course (25 mile, 50 mile, and 100 mile), racers have the option to race in either the "Competitive" or "Adventure" classes.
Adventure class racers include first-time ultra-distance racers and paddlers who do not regularly race competitively. Adventure class racers start at the crack of dawn, one hour before Competitive class racers, and have a little more daylight on their side.
Competitive class racers include experienced ultra-distance paddlers and any paddlers who regularly race competitively. Competitive class racers start one hour after Adventure class racers.
Adventure class and Competitive class racers are scored and ranked separately. It is up to you whether you would like to race in the Adventure class or Competitive class.
Relay Teams
Relay is a fun way to experience the race! We have 2-person and 4-person relay categories for the 100-mile course, and 2-person relay for the 50-mile course.