Chucktown Showdown 2017

September 16 - September 17, 2017 @ 185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

GENERAL INFO

Update: Online  registration extended until 6:00pm FRIDAY SEP 15


Welcome to the 5th Annual Chucktown Showdown! Race day will be on September 16, 2017 and the race will benefit Surfers Healing of Folly Beach, South Carolina!


On Saturday, September 16th, the races start and end in water off the end of the Brittlebank Park fishing pier on the west side of the Charleston on the Ashley River. The event feature three races:


  1. The Battery Course: This course is a 4 mile out and back course along the SW coast of the Charleston peninsula. The course is usually flat and protected with occasional wind chop and mild currents. PFD REQUIRED on all craft. Leashes are highly recommended on all paddleboards.
  2. The Harbor course: This is a 9 mile loop course that goes into the main Charleston Harbor with views of USS Yorktown, Ft Sumter, Castle Pinckney and the Ravenel Bridge.  The course can be very challenging with winds, wind chop, and currents.  PFD REQUIRED on all craft. LEASHES REQUIRED on all Paddleboards
  3. The Fun Run: This course is offered to our younger friends, 12 years and under. It is an approximately 1-mile course that features buoy turns and takes place right in front of the dock!


Want to volunteer as part of the Race Crew?


Everyone knows that a good event takes great volunteers to make it a success! That is why we need to you to help us out :)  The sign-up sheet is now live so please click here to lend a hand and volunteer at the 2017 Chucktown Showdown!



Registration  & Entry Fees

Registration fees include the following:

- Race Entry

- Race T-Shirt (guaranteed if registered 2+ weeks before race)

- Lunch Voucher

- Beer Voucher (if 21+)








Cash Prizes for the 2017 Chucktown Showdown


Harbor Course - 9 mile SUP 14' Men and SUP 12'6 Women*

1st Place. $500

2nd Place. $250

3rd Place. $100

4th Place. $75

5th Place. $50


Harbor Course - 9 mile SUP 12'6" Men and SUP 14' Women*

1st Place. $250

2nd Place. $150

3rd Place. $75

4th Place. $50

5th Place. $25



**The above list comprises the target cash prizes.  Final cash prize amounts are subject to change based on sponsor participation and registration levels.



Chucktown Showdown Race Divisions:


Kids Course - 1 mile, All Genders, SUP 12'6 & under, 12U


Battery - 4 mile, Women, SUP Surfboard (<12'6), All Ages

Battery - 4 mile, Men, SUP Surfboard (<12’6), All Ages

Battery - 4 mile, Women, Prone, All Ages

Battery - 4 mile, Men, Prone, All Ages

Battery - 4 mile, Women, SUP 14, 50+

Battery - 4 mile, Men, SUP 14, 50+

Battery - 4 mile, Women, SUP 12'6, 50+

Battery - 4 mile, Men, SUP 12'6, 50+

Battery - 4 mile, Women, SUP 12'6, 17U

Battery - 4 mile, Men, SUP 12'6, 17U

Battery - 4 mile, Women, SUP 14, All Ages

Battery - 4 mile, Men, SUP 12'6, All Ages

Battery - 4 mile, Women, SUP 12'6, All Ages

Battery - 4 mile, Men, SUP 14, All Ages


Harbor - 9 mile, Women, Surfski Single, All Ages

Harbor - 9 mile, Men, Surfski Single, All Ages

Harbor - 9 mile, Women, OC-1, 18-49

Harbor - 9 mile, Men, OC-1, 18-49

NEW: Harbor - 9 mile, Women, OC-1, 50+

NEW: Harbor - 9 mile, Men, OC-1, 50+

Harbor - 9 mile, All Genders, OC-2, All Ages

Harbor - 9 mile, Women, Prone, All Ages

Harbor - 9 mile, Men, Prone, All Ages

Harbor - 9 mile, Women, SUP 12'6, 50+

Harbor - 9 mile, Men, SUP 12'6, 50+

Harbor - 9 mile, Women, SUP 14, 50+

Harbor - 9 mile, Men, SUP 14, 50+

Harbor - 9 mile, Women, SUP 14, All Ages (Cash Awards)

Harbor - 9 mile, Men, SUP 12'6, All Ages (Cash Awards)

Harbor - 9 mile, Women, SUP 12'6, All Ages (Cash Awards)

Harbor - 9 mile, Men, SUP 14, All Ages (Cash Awards)


Required Minimums for Awards:

a) Cash - 10 per division

b) Trophies - 3 per division


Have a question regarding prizes? Pleases email us at: chucktownshowdownracing@gmail.com


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