2021 Race the Red Canoe & Kayak Race

100 2nd Street South,Fargo ND 58103

07 August, 2021

Description

Kayakers and Canoers wanted for the 29th Annual Race the Red! All skill levels welcome. Kayakers and Canoers wanted for the 29th Annual Race the Red! All skill levels welcome. Three Flag Races: Choose your distance, 1.5, 3.5, or 6 miles. Participants will paddle up river to a designated turnaround point, grab a prize, and return down river to the finish. The Course: All races begin and end at the south boat ramp at Dike East (100 2nd Street South in Fargo). The first half of each race is upstream. There are awards for 1st place in each category for each distance. Fees: Entry fee is $15/person if pre-registered. Entry fee goes up $10 if registration not received by 5:00 p.m. on August 5th. Canoe/kayak rental available for $15.  Categories: Canoe: Solo, Male Team, Female Team, Co-ed Team     Solo Kayak: Male, Female     Tandem Kayak: Male Team, Female Team, Co-ed Team     Non-traditional (rowboat, hydrobike, SUP, peddled)Participant Prizes: Awards for 1st place in each category for each distancePrizes at turn around pointsBest Decorated: Sign up to be in the Best Decorated contest. Each vessel will have their photo taken and posted on River Keepers Facebook. Please arrive early to have the photo taken. The picture with the most likes by August 13th at noon will receive an award. All decorations must be securely fastened. If anything comes off, you must collect it immediately. Rules to Remember Fun is the primary intention of this event.PFDs must be worn and fastened at all times.All vessels must be manually propelled.No tipping, bumping or splashing others.Alcohol is not permitted. Family and friends can bike/run along the entire course on the Fargo Park District’s trail system, to watch their paddlers. Precautions: The Red River is on MN DNR’s list of infested waters for zebra mussels. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) or Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) are non-native species that can harm our natural resources. To prevent the spread of these unwanted species, boaters need to clean and drain their vessels. To remove or kill hard-to-see aquatic invasive species before moving to other water bodies, spray with high-pressure, very hot water and/or dry boats and water-related equipment for at least five days. Staying safe during Covid-19: We are monitoring safety guidelines recommended by local, state, and national leaders. Safety precautions will be posted as we get closer to the event.