Big East River X: May 26, 2018
9k – Family/Recreation
The Big East River X Family/Recreation event is intended to be a social, friendly, and fun event for families, inexperienced paddlers, or those just wanting share a day on the water.
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BERX - Family/Recreation
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BERX - Marathon
Big East River X: May 26, 2018
40k – Marathon
Our early summer classic, The Big East River X Marathon event may not be the longest event however it still is demanding and challenging. This 40km course follows flat-water rivers of the upper Muskoka River and Big East River with open water paddling on Lake Vernon.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
- River Mill Park – Muskoka River – Lake Vernon – around island – return
- Flat, deep water
- Total Distance: 9km
- Number of Portages: 0
- Yellow Route in image above
- River Mill Park in Huntsville, upstream, along the Muskoka River into Lake Vernon. From Lake Vernon, teams will paddle up the Big East River crossing under the Hwy 11 Bridge after which teams will return along the same route, completing the race at River Mill Park. Out and Back.
- Flat water, deep, lake and river
- Total Distance: 40km
- Number of Portages: 0
- Orange route in image above
RACE CATEGORIES
Family-Rec Race (9km)
- C2 Rec (Tandem):
- Adult: tandem male/female/co-ed (>18yrs)
- Family: tandem 1 adult (>=18yrs) + 1 bantam (<=12 yrs)
- Junior: tandem (13 to 17 yrs)
- K1 Rec:
- Adult: male/female (>18yrs)
- Junior: 13 to 17 yrs
- SUP Open
- Adult: male/female (>18yrs)
- Junior: 13-17 yrs
Age Limits: No individual 12 years of age or younger shall compete in the race unless accompanied by an individual 18 years of age or older. Competitors 17 years of age or younger require a signed waiver of liability completed by the parent or legal guardian.
Marathon Race (40km)
- C2 Marathon/Pro: male/female/co-ed
- C2 Stock: male/female/co-ed
- C2 Rec: male/female/co-ed
- C1 Marathon/Pro: male/female
- C1 Stock: male/female
- K1 High Performance: male/female
- K1 Fast: male/female
- K1 Touring: male/female
- SUP Open: male/female
Age Limits:
No individual 12 years or younger shall participate in the event unless accompanied by an individual 18 years of age or older. Competitors 17 years of age or younger require a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian. No competitor 12 years of age or younger shall compete in the solo categories.
DOCUMENTS
- Big East River X – 2018 Rules, Updated Jan, 2018
- Big East River X – 2018 Waiver, Updated May, 2018
- Big East River X – 2018 Medical Form, Updated May, 2018
SCHEDULE
Event Start
| Location: | River Mill Park, Huntsville, Ontario |
| Event Date: | Saturday, May 26, 2018 |
| Event Start: | Marathon Pre-Race Briefing: 0730hrs-0745hrs Marathon Race: 0800hrs Family/Rec Pre-Race Briefing: 0830hrs-0845hrs Family/Rec Race: 0900hrs |
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Paddlers- $65 per Paddler 40km
- $35 per Paddler 9km
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IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
40km: $75+tax per person
9km: $45+tax per person
All prices in Canadian Dollars (CAD). HST not included.
Participating OMCKRA members will receive $8 cash back when they show their membership at check-in.
