The Mighty Cumberland River Run 2019

August 17th, 2019

This summer grab a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe and join Mutt E Waters River Rentals, The Burkesville - Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce, and Cumberland County Trail Town Committee to float as part of the Third Annual Mighty Cumberland River Run!  This stretch of the Cumberland River is truly one of the most beautiful waterways in the region. Limestone cliffs extend out, as bald eagles fly above,  and the water is crystal clear. The river is often shrouded in a beautiful early morning fog and was used extensively as steamboat's transported goods and services in the rivers early days. As the course meanders south, you'll be cooled by the always constant year-round river temps in the mid-'50s.  It's guaranteed to keep you from getting too hot as you paddle to the take-out. Burkesville is a quiet little river town nestled in the hills of Cumberland County, with plenty of area history, down-home country charm and some of the most beautiful scenery. It is Kentucky's best-kept secret.  For the folks who want more of a fitness challenge - take on the 7 miles Short Stroke Race or the 12 Mile Long Stroke Race which are a part of the 2019 Kentucky Waterman Series. If you can’t BYOB (Bring your own boat), don’t fret Mutt e Waters River Rentals will have plenty of canoes and kayaks for rent!

The event is a part of the Burkesville KY's River Festivus, a weekend event with riverside camping, live music, and other fun activities.  Proceeds go to benefit the Cumberland County Rescue Squad - an integral part of keeping our rivers and waterways safe and enjoyable.

Preregistration Deadline: 8.10.2019

Transfer/Refund Policy:

Entry fees are non-refundable. Race credit is available for future Cumberland River Run events.

Events 

• 12 Mile Long Course Race -  Start 1304 Bakerton Ferry Road

  Safety/course meeting:  9:30 a.m.

  Start Time:  9:45 A.M.

  1304 Bakerton Ferry Boat Ramp to 233 Gar Wicker Road

  
  

• 7 Mile Short course Race - Start 1304 Bakerton Ferry Road

  Safety / course meeting:  10:00 A.M.

  Start Time:  10:15 A.M 

  1304 Bakerton Ferry Boat Ramp to Burkesville Boat Ramp

  
  

• Festivus Float - For all the rest of us!  No competition! - Burkesville Boat Ramp

  Safety/course meeting: 10:45

  Start Time:  11:00

  Burkesville Boat Ramp - at the end of Upper River Street, Burkesville, KY to 233 Gar Wicker Road

  
  

Participants will receive:

• Custom Recover shirt made from recycled materials  - Floaters and Racers
• Opportunities to win door prizes - Floaters and Racers
• Meal - Floater and Racers

For Racers. The MRR is apart of the Kentucky Waterman Series. Awards are for the top 3 of each division (men and women), which are as follows:

• Stand-up paddleboard 14 & Under
• High Performance Kayak (18'1")
• Fast Sea Kayak (16'1" -18')
• Sea Kayak (14'-16')
• Kayak (Under 14)
• Solo Canoe (Includes Outrigger)
• Tandem Kayak
• Tandem Canoe 
• Tandem Outrigger Canoe

For more information about KWS & other events apart of the series: www.paddlekentucky.us

Registration Prices:

• Adult Floater: $35 (Includes an event T-shirt, door prize tickets)
• Youth Floater: $15 (door prize tickets)
• Solo Racer: $55- 12 Mi and $50 -  7 Mi Preregistration $10.00 extra per event after August 10. (includes an Event T-shirt, Meal, door prizes tickets, awards for top three finalists, and free camping to the entrant)
• Tandem Team: $100 (includes an Event T-shirt, meal awards for top three finalists, and free camping to the entrant.)
• Camping for additional people: $5.00 per person at the park.