The race starts at Ray Wayside Park which is located east of Ocala where SR40 crosses the Ocklawaha River. Once exiting the boat basin, all racers will paddle upstream on the Silver River.  Short course paddlers will round the first island and return to Ray Wayside for a total distance of approximately 3.5 miles.  Long course paddlers will continue upstream, round Monkey Island and return for a total distance of approximately 9 miles.