Harvest Moon Paddlefest 2016
September 17 - September 18, 2016 @ 4001 Marina Drive, Fort Worth, TX, United States
GENERAL INFO
Harvest Moon Paddlefest
The Harvest Moon Paddlefest is a Fall festival for the entire family with Food, Music, Movie On The Beach, Volleyball, Bonfire and race events for first time racers & kids to seasoned veterans.
Festival Fun
We have many fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. Get stoked with a movie on the beach featuring the thrills and action of standup paddleboarding and surfing from around the world, get your self sandy with a game of beach volleyball or relax by the bonfire with everyone's favorite bonfire treat - Smores!!
The Races
The race course is designed to test the competitors skill and endurance and provide a thrilling experience for the spectators. Racers will be in full view for the spectators for 98% of the race. The 2-3 minutes that the racers are behind Willow Island will make for an exciting finish!
The Lake Worth Monster (10K)
The 10K race will make two trips around the course. The course begins with a water start in front of the Lake Worth Boat and Ski Club. Racers will travel along the beautiful south shore of Lake Worth to the historic Mosque Point and then return and make a full loop around Willow Island. On the second lap the racers will round Willow Island and make a trip to the lagoon where they will have one last 180 degree buoy turn and a 100 yard sprint to the finish!!
The Goat Man Glide (5K)
The 5K race will make one trip around the course. The course begins
with a water start in front of the Lake Worth Boat and Ski Club. Racers
will travel along the beautiful south shore of Lake Worth to the
historic Mosque Point and then return and make a full loop around Willow
Island and then make
a trip to the lagoon where they will have one last 180 degree buoy turn
and a 100 yard sprint to the finish!!
First Time Racer - Willow Island Run (1 Mile)
We are so excited to be the first event in Texas to offer this race category. The first timers race will give first time racers the opportunity to give it a try and have some fun with a quick trip around Willow Island. This social paddle style race will be a lot of fun and we look forward to seeing the stoke on peoples faces as they cross the finish line!!
Kids 1K Race (FREE)
The kids race is one of our favorite races. Kids ages 8-13 will make one loop around the lagoon in front of the Lake Worth Boat and Ski Club.
Board Classes
14-0 All board styles 14 feet in length
12-6 All board styles 12 feet 6 inches in length
Surf All surf style boards less than 12 feet 6 inches long.
Safety
All participants required to wear a PFD and leash!
Accommodations
La Quinta Inn & Suites
5800 Quebec St.
Fort Worth, TX 76135
817-237-9300
Tell them you are with Harvest Moon Paddlefest!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to support our event? Please contact us at 817-349-6885 or info@lakesidepaddle.com for more info or to request a sponsor packet.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to support our event? Please contact us at 817-349-6885 or info@lakesidepaddle.com for more info or to request a sponsor packet.
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