Canoe Marathon

With 7 km, 12 km and 15 km courses, the Sydenham River Canoe Race in southwestern Ontario has something for every level of paddler. The race is run in April by the St. Clair Conservation Authority and is used as fund raiser for the Conservation Authority. The race is well attended with up to 80 […]

The race runs 13 km from Sesekinika to Kenogami Lake on the winding Blanche River. The river has good depth and there are two small portages, no whitewater. This is a recreational class race, suitable for all skill levels. The race gives a taste of a small part of what the voyagers and early explorers experienced when they […]

The rookie race is designed to attract new paddlers, provide skill development and expose paddlers to a friendly competitive environment. Seasoned paddlers are encouraged to pair up with a new or novice paddler. Boats are urged to “stay in contact” with other boats to provide opportunity to wash ride and feel the exhilaration of racing […]

This is a 16km downstream course on the Annapolis River well suited to both recreational and competitive canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. Hosted by the Clean Annapolis River Project, a community based non-governmental organization dedicated to enhancing the ecological health of the Annapolis River, this fun event is a fundraiser for the group’s ongoing work.   […]

Back for a second year and the only paddling event of its kind in North America:  The 24 Hours of River X brings the paddling community together in non-stop action as marathon paddlers race against the clock to complete as many laps of a 10km course as possible in 24 hours. Huntsville Town Dock - Fairy […]

Beautiful lake water with no portages over 4 km, 9 km, 18.5 km distances. Suitable for all skill levels. This race originally started over 30 years ago and is still part of the Sudbury Fitness Challenge. From tandem recreational canoes, the race has grown to also include sea kayaks, sprint boats and SUPs. The bulk of […]

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Courses run on York River and Batiste Lake. The courses on the river have no portages while lake races have swifts which are portaged though some may be run. The river has deep and shallow sections, twists and technical elements. The lake section is deep and can have waves.  All funds raised go to help […]

Held traditionally on the Saturday of the second weekend of July, the Cranberry Crunch is a downstream marathon race along the South Saskatchewan River approximately 20km in length starting south of city and finishing at the Victoria Boat House in Saskatoon. Contact: elmachattie@gmail.com or marathon@saskatooncanoeclub.org

An out and back 16km course with the possibility of two short portages depending upon water levels.   Contact: John Skaling, jskaling4@eastlink.ca Start and finish: Hwy. #10, Middleton (where Hwy #10 crosses the Nictaux Canal)

Starting from the Cataraqui Canoe Club, the race runs from Douglas Flubrer Park, Kingston to the Corktown Bridge by Parliament Hill in Ottawa along the Rideau River. Technical aspects are distance, many portages, lake, river and canal.  Water is deep and flat. Many portages and no whitewater. Suitable for intermediate to experienced paddlers.   The […]

Held on the third weekend in September, the SCC Rec. and Rookie Race is a one day event that encourages recreational paddlers, marathon paddlers, and paddle families (kids welcome!), to paddle a series of short, fun canoe racing events.  This is open to all levels of paddlers and all types of boats. Contact: elmachattie@gmail.com or marathon@saskatooncanoeclub.org

Race runs from Bracebridge Bay along the Muskoka River and finishes at the registration and launch location in Annie Williams Park.  Water is flat, deep river with distance and twisting river turns providing technical challenges.  There are no portages and is no whitewater. Suitable for many skill levels from beginner to experience paddlers based on classes […]

This race is traditionally the OMCKRA kick off for the new season and features a very technical downstream and back course with lots of twists and turns. The race will take about two hours, then lunch and everybody wins a jar of jam. Racers should expect cold water conditions and should have moving water experience for recreational […]

The Upper Jock River Canoe Race is a fun and interesting 12+ kilometer canoe race run each April. The race has a long history dating back to 1971 when it was a down-river whitewater course run on the Lower Jock River. The current course on the Upper Jock is far tamer and many families and […]

The Dam Hespeler race loops up and down from the Jacob's Landing side of the Hespeler Mill Pond upstream to the historic Black Bridge. The course features the natural and beautiful Speed River with twisting river sections with swifts, currents, shallows and buoy turns. There are no portages or whitewater sections. Various classes will paddle […]

The race is on the north branch of the canal that surrounds the well-known Holland Marsh and on the scenic Fraser Creek. It is well suited to new paddlers and has been the selection race for paddlers attending the ICF Marathon Worlds for the last eight years. It was voted OMCKRA "race of the year" […]

The race runs 13 km from Sesekinika to Kenogami Lake on the winding Blanche River. The river has good depth and there are two small portages, no whitewater. This is a recreational class race, suitable for all skill levels. The race gives a taste of a small part of what the voyagers and early explorers experienced when they […]

Location: Shumway Lake, Kamloops, BC Contact: Stanislav Marek 778-257-4860 kckcheadcoach@gmail.com A 16-28 kilometre race depending upon boat and age category. The race will consist of 4km laps on Shumway lake: always 3 buoys as turning point.

The season opener for the Ontario Ultra Paddling Point Series, the Big East River X is a classic 40km ultra marathon canoe, kayak and SUP race.  Not only for the hardcore, the Big East River X also hosts a fun and friendly 9km event for paddlers of all ages. Big East River X 40km Marathon Course Huntsville Town […]

The rookie race is designed to attract new paddlers, provide skill development and expose paddlers to a friendly competitive environment. Seasoned paddlers are encouraged to pair up with a new or novice paddler. Boats are urged to “stay in contact” with other boats to provide opportunity to wash ride and feel the exhilaration of racing […]

Established in 1969 it is the longest running race in Ontario.  All funds raised benefit the Scugog Shores Museums. For the first few kilometers on the Nonquon there are many tight bends to practice your rudder turns. There are also some dead-end channels along the river section — when in doubt keep right! There are […]