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The 4th Annual Wild and Scenic Red Riverfest family of events is hosted by the Friends of Red River (under Kentucky Waterways Alliance umbrella) and Explore Kentucky Initiative. Local partners include Powell County Tourism, Wolfe County Tourism , Wolfe County Search & Rescue, and Powell County Lions Club. Additionally the race is part of The Waterman Series, a regional paddlesports racing series.

The Wild & Scenic Red RiverFest family of events celebrates the Red River, the only waterway in Kentucky that has this invaluable designation from the National Wild & Scenic River System which keeps it free-flowing and protected. The festival was created by the local non-profit watershed group, Friends of Red River who works to protect, restore, and celebrate the Red River through cleanups, environmental education, access, policy, and fun events. 

On May 15, 2021, in addition to the virtual fest, the event will include the revival of the iconic and historic Red River Canoe Race (RRCA). The RRCA ran from 1967 - 1980s and was sponsored by various community organizations and United States Canoe Association Clubs. The 2021 edition will be the same course as the previous event, starting at the heart of the Red River Gorge at Copperas Creek Canoe Launch near Sky Bridge Recreation area, and running 29 miles to the Powell County Lions Club in Stanton, Ky. Participants will take part in an arduous, but rewarding journey through Kentucky’s most popular natural region, the Red River Gorge - traversing through lush green valleys with narrow cliffs between them, deep canyons, and wild gorges.

Cost (does not include sales tax & processing fees)

• Registration rate through 4/26

  • Solo: $55 | Tandem: $110

• Registration rate 4/26 - 5/1

  •  Solo: $60| Tandem: $120

Divisions

To make a class on race day at least three craft of the same division must be pre-registered 3 weeks out. Divisions for men and women are as follows:

Registration Deadline:  5/1/2021

Event cap: 50 Paddlers

For more information: friendsofredriverky.org