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Rules and Information | Entry Fees | Maddest Hat Contest | Directions
April 26, 2008
8:00 am
Starting line:
Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark
Harpersfield, Ashtabula County
Finish line:
Hidden Valley Park
This is an annual springtime tradition. Experience an 8½-mile canoe and kayak race from the Harpersfield Dam to Hidden Valley Park (in Madison) on the wild and scenic Grand River. Annual tradition features a “Maddest Hat” contest.
Pre-registration is recommended and a fee applies. Same-day registration also available.
Click here or
call 440-358-7275 or
800-669-9226 to register.
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RULES AND INFORMATION
- Ages 10 & older; younger than 18 with an adult.
- A shuttle is provided to and from the start and finish lines from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm (or race completion).
- Contestants leave in one-minute intervals. Kayaks and solo classes may start in their boats touching the shore. The first boats depart at 9:00 a.m. Last boats depart before 10:00 a.m.
- Prior experience is mandatory.
- Personal flotation devices must be worn at all times or racer will be disqualified.
- In each closed boat, the boater is required to have sufficient flotation.
- ODNR Watercraft Division will inspect boats, equipment and registrations.
- For race day conditions and information, call the Sports Hotline:
440-954-4178.
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CANOE & KAYAK RACE ENTRY FEES:
- $12 per person pre-registered (by noon, Thursday, April 24)
- $17 pre-registered w/ a $5 donation to Grand River Partners, Inc
- $15 per person same day (Registration 7:00 - 9:45 am)
- $20 same day w/ a $5 donation to Grand River Partners, Inc.
Pre-registration is recommended. Same-day registration also available.
Click here or
call 440-358-7275 or
800-669-9226 to register.
Cick here for flyer and registration form
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MADDEST HAT CONTEST
Are you mad? (All racers qualify!) Design a hat (or some sort of river-worthy headgear) and wear it April 26. The “maddest hat” wins a prize! The more creative, the better – just go crazy! Hats must be worn during the race and fit under bridges (clearance approx. 140 ft.). GOOD LUCK!
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DIRECTIONS
Starting line:
The Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark is near the intersection of Interstate 90 & State Route 534. (This is also the exit for Geneva-on-the-Lake and many Ashtabula County wineries.) Turn south on SR 534 for about a mile to the intersection of SR 307 at the bottom of a long hill. Turn right (west) and then turn left (south) at the next intersection . . . down the hill to the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark.
Finish line:
Hidden Valley Park: Take I-90 to Rt. 528 south for 1.5 miles. Turn right (west) onto Klasen Road. Hidden Valley Park is near the end of Klasen Road on the left.
A shuttle is provided to and from the start and finish lines from 8:00 am to
2:30 pm (or race completion).
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