The Mighty Cumberland River Run 2020 - Still Scheduled!!

August 15th, 2020

This summer grab a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe and join the Cumberland County Partners with Pride 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. If you can’t BYOB (Bring your own boat), don’t fret we will have plenty of canoes and kayaks for rent!

The event is a part of the Burkesville KY's River Festivus.  This year is quite a bit scaled down than usual but we still want to share the natural beauty our community has to offer.  We provide free camping at the park for the weekend or our local hotels and bed and breakfasts will make your stay perfect.  We will still be having the short race and awards.  It will not be a sanctioned race.  We will be giving awards for the first, second, and third place finishers in each division.     Proceeds go to benefit the Cumberland County Rescue Squad - an integral part of keeping our rivers and waterways safe and enjoyable.

Preregistration Deadline: 8.8.2020

Transfer/Refund Policy:

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

Events 

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

• 7-7:30 Drop off kayaks at Bakerton Ferry Road ramp drive vehicles to Burkesville Boat Ramp
• 8:00 Pontoon shuttles back to Bakerton from Burkesville by way of river

• Safety / course meeting:  8:45 A.M.

  Start Time: 9:00 A.M 

  1304 Bakerton Ferry Boat Ramp to Burkesville Boat Ramp

• 11:00 lunch and awards - City park pavillion

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

• 11:30-12:00 drop off or kayaks at the Burkesville Boat ramp and drive vehicles to Traces on the Cumberland  233 Gar Wicker Road Burkesville KY 42717

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• 12:15 Pontoon shuttles back to Burkesville Boat ramp by way of river

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• 12:45 Safety meeting
  Start Time:  1:00
  Burkesville Boat Ramp - at the end of Upper River Street
  
  
  
  

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Participants will receive:

• Custom Festivus shirts  - Floaters and Racers
• Custom Neck gaiter to be used as PPD when on shore - Floaters and Racers
• Opportunities to win door prizes - Floaters and Racers
• Meal -  Racers

For Racers 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
  

Registration Prices:

• Adult Floater: $35 (Includes an event T-shirt, door prize tickets)
• Youth Floater: $15 (Includes and event t-shirt,door prize tickets)
• Solo Racer: $60 -  7 Mi  (includes an Event T-shirt, Meal, door prizes tickets, awards for top three finalists, and free camping to the entrant ) - items are only guaranteed for registrants before August 8.
• Tandem Team: $100 (includes an Event T-shirt, meal awards for top three finalists, and free camping to the entrant.)