We'll be running the race this year at the Burlington Surf Club on the south end of town which gives us the opportunity to run a beach start. We have plenty of parking, a spectacular stretch of beach and free camping for racers the night before the race.

Friday, August 2nd

6:00 to 8:00PM Pre-Registration at the Burlington Surf Club

Please join us for our pre-registration party at the Burlington Surf Club. This is your chance to register for the race, pick up your race packet and check our our beautiful venue on the shores of Lake Champlain.

Saturday, August 3rd

11:00 - 11:45 Onsite Registration
Come pick up your registration packets or register in person at the Burlington Surf Club. Parking is easily available.

12:00 Elite and Rec Paddler’s Meeting
Meet Race Emcee, Marc Angelillo at the registration table to go over the day's race rules and course.  

12:15 Elite Race Start for Men & Women
This is a 6 mile course rounding the north and south buoys for two laps. The race begins with a beach start and a right hand buoy turn around the near shore buoy before heading north. After completing the second lap, paddlers will round the near shore buoy and head to the beach for a sprint across the finish line.

12:30 Recreational Race Start for Men & Women
This is a 3 mile course rounding the north and south buoys for one lap. The race begins with a beach start and a right hand buoy turn around the near shore buoy before heading north. After completing the first lap, paddlers will round the near shore buoy and head to the beach for a sprint across the finish line.

2:00 Kids Race (ages 5-11)
Kids will race from the beach to the near shore buoy and back.

2:30 Lunch
A food truck will be set up on the beach for all racers to enjoy a complimentary lunch and beverage.

3:30 Awards Ceremony
First place trophies will be awarded to the fastest male and female paddler in the elite race along with prize money for first, second, and third places in the 14' and 12'6" board classes. We've also got a pile of prizes generously donated by our sponsors for the top recreational race winners.

5:00 - 8:00PM After Party at The Burlington Surf Club
Please join us at The Burlington Surf Club for grilling, surf movies and a recap of the day's activities.