The

Little Rascals River Run is part of the Come Down to the River,

a whole day of fun for the entire family with games, paddlesports races, food,

and more. The 2nd annual race is presented by Henderson Kentucky’s  Depot

Community Room and River Heritage Day Committee. The Little Rascals River Run

is the 8th race in the Kentucky Waterman

Series and is the 2017 host for the

Explore Kentucky Initiative’s Western Kentucky Battle For The Paddle .

Events:

Western

Kentucky Battle For the Paddle (12 miles)

Paddlers

will blast off from Inland Marina in Evansville, Indiana ( Waterworks Road, Evansville, IN 47711) at 9 a.m. (CDT)

beside the historical World War II LST 325 ship, challenge the swift current of

the Ohio River, and finish the race 12 miles downstream at the Third Street

(northern) boat dock on Henderson, Kentucky’s beautiful riverfront. As the host

race for EKI’s Battle for The Paddle Cup Race, the top overall finisher male

and female will have their named engraved on a special trophy.

Short Race - Adults & Youth (4

Mile): This race begins at the Henderson, Kentucky riverfront ( 300 North Water Street, Henderson, Kentucky) at 12:30

p.m., pushing against the current upstream to Hay’s Boat Ramp, and then turning

to sprint downstream to the finish line.

Family

Friendly Float (12 Miles)

This

is a division for casual paddlers who just want to enjoy the ride down the

mighty Ohio.

(Paddlers under 18 must have legal guardian sign waivers for them. Paddlers 10-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)

These

events are part of River Heritage Day’s Seventh Annual “Come Down to the River”

held at the Henderson riverfront and in adjacent Audubon Mill Park.

Family-friendly events include a free Kids’ Fishing Tournament, a free

Ken-DUCK-y Derby, and a park filled with activities including wildlife, inflatables, storytellers, casting lessons, electronic hunting games, Dream Car

Museum and other exhibits as well as a corn hole tournament. All proceeds from

the events go to Children’s Advocacy Center Green River District, a non-profit

agency that provides medical, psychological, and legal support to abused

children in seven counties of Western Kentucky.

All Racers will receive:

• Free Dinner Ticket -- All You
  
  Can Eat Dinner at OnDeck Riverside Bar & Grill (catfish fillets,
  
  smoked chicken jambalaya and all the fixins’) 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
• Raffle
  
  ticket for various prizes

Floaters and Racers are able to purchase

additional items including:

• $12 Dinner
  
  tickets -- All You
  
  Can Eat Dinner at OnDeck Riverside Bar & Grill (catfish fillets,
  
  smoked chicken jambalaya and all the fixins’)
• $10 Raffle
  
  tickets for various prizes

A free shuttle is provided for

retrieval of vehicles left at launch site.

A secure site on the Henderson

riverfront will be available

for paddle craft from 10 a.m. – 5

p.m.

Registration Deadline: NOON, JULY 21, 2017

(Friendly floaters are encouraged to pre-register, but can register at desk day of event.)

Race Cap: 200 Paddlers

Registration Cost:

• Adult Solo Race:
  
  $25 before June 25th, June 25-July 8: $35, July 9 - through race day: $45
• Tandem Race Team:
  
  $40 before June 25th, June 25-July 8: $50, July 9 - through race day: $60
• Friendly Float: $10 before June 25th, June 25-July 8: $15,
  
  July 9 - through race day: $20
• Youth Race: $15

Race classes will consist of the

following:

Race

Classes will consist of Kentucky Waterman Series Classes for Women, Men, & Youth in addition to tandem

classes. 

• Youth (15 & Under)
• SUP 14
• SUP 12'6
• High Performance Kayak
• Kayak ( Below 17 Ft)
• Solo Canoe
• Tandem Canoe
• Tandem
  
  Kayak

Awards will be for 1st,

2nd, and 3rd in class!

There must be a minimum of 3

racers/teams in each class to qualify for awards.

Presentation of race awards will be in Audubon Mill Park at

3:00 p.m.

DINNER ON THE RIVERFRONT will be held at On Deck Riverside Bar and

Grill from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. You can dine in the open air at OnDeck where a cash

bar is available, or eat in beautiful Audubon Mill Park.

HOST HOTELS

We have reserved block of rooms at reduced rates at two Henderson, Kentucky hotels. When you call the hotel, mention the "West Kentucky Battle for the Paddle" to take advantage of these rates.

SLEEP INN, 2224 US Hwy. 41 N., Henderson, KY 42420. $84.99 for up to two adults with double beds. For reservations, phone 270-830-6500, or email gm.ky013@choicehotels.com.

COMFORT INN, 2820 US Hwy. 41 N. Henderson, KY 42420. $85.49 for up to two adults with double beds. For reservations, phone 270-827-8191 or 800-228-5150 for reservations. www.comfortinn.com/hotel/ky436

Other nearby accommodations:

L&N Bed and Breakfast, 327 N Main St., Henderson, KY 270-831-1100 ww.Inbbky.com

Farmer & Frenchman Winery & Vineyard B&B, 12522 US Hwy 41 S., Robards, KY 270-748-1856 www.farmerandfrenchman.com

Victorian Quarters B&B, 109 Clay St., Henderson, KY 270-831-2778 www.victorianquartersbb.com

Holiday Inn Express, 2826 US Hwy 41 N, Henderson, KY 270-869-0533 www.holidayinnexpress.com/hendersonky

Ramada Inn, 2044 US Hwy 41 N, Henderson, KY 270-826-6600 http://ramadahenderson.com

Economy Inn & Suites, 2030 US Hwy 41 N, Henderson, KY 270-827-5611 http://economyinnsuites.com (Pet friendly)