Schedule of Events

Race Day: Saturday, September 17, 2016

Weather Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016

Friday, September 16

• 4 - 7 P. M Westport Boat Dock: Stellar Kayak River City Demo                       Our Admiral level sponsor Stellar Kayaks River City invites you to join them for a Stellar Kayaks Demo clinic as part of the 2016 Riverthon: The Ohio River Challenge schedule of events. SKRC owner, Pat Dour will have several models of Stellar Kayaks surfskis and kayaks available for a test paddle at the Westport boat ramp the Friday afternoon before the 2016 Riverthon. When you come to drop off your boat for race day, feel free to sign a waiver, and take a Stellar out for a demo paddle on the Ohio. This event is free, open to the public, and all level of paddlers are welcome to join. Please remember to bring your PFD, which must be worn while paddling any of the demo boats. Stellar paddles will also be availabe for demo and other paddling items available to look at and try on, like the Mocke Paddling Racer PFD. Riverthon event special pricing on boats and gear will be available at the demo. We hope to see you there!

• 5 - 10 P.M Westport Boat Dock: welcoming bonfire, boat drop off and          pre-registration.

Saturday, September 17: 

Registration begins 2 hours before the race begins, the mandatory captain's meeting is 45 min. before the race begins.

Races

• The Louisville 50: Westport to West Point -  race begins 7 A.M .
• The Mayor’s Cup 22: Westport to Downtown Louisville - race begins 11 A.M .
• The Ohio River 7:   Harrods Creek to Downtown Louisville – race begins 2 P.M .

Finish line celebration – 3 to 8 P.M

Refreshments: 3 P.M to 7 P.M (The National Jug Band Jubilee is going on at the same time)

Dinner: 6:30 P.M

Awards: 7:00 P.M  (some of the Louisville 50 paddlers might still be on the river)