Thames River Classic
Ingersol
April 7, 2018
thames@omckra.com
sanction approved
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. ... read more
Upper Jock River Race
Ottawa
April 21, 2018
jockriverrace.ca
sanction approved
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. . ... read more
Sydenham River Race
CANCELLED
Alvinston
April 22, 2018
scrca.on.ca/events/sydenham-river-canoe-race/
recognition approved (not sanctioned)
CANCELLED IN 2018. Race is one that is recognized not sanctioned by OMCKRA. With 7 km, 12 km and 15 km courses, the Sydenham River Canoe Race in southwestern Ontario has something for every level of paddler. . ... read more
That Dam Hespeler Race
Cambridge April 29, 2018 $30
Register and pre-registered
pick up numbers :
8:30 - 9:45 AM
damhespeler.com
results 2018
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. . ... read more
High Water Run Race
Kirkland Lake
May 12, 2018
highwater@omckra.com
sanction approved
results 2018
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. ... read more
Marsh Mash Canoe Race
Bradford
May 12, 2018
marshmash.ca
sanction approved
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 ... read more
Big East River X
Huntsville
May 26, 2018
muskokariverx.com
sanction approved
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. ... read more
General Clinton
Bainbridge, New York
May 25 to 29 2018
canoeregatta.org
not an OMCKRA event
One of the Triple Crown of Canoe Racing.
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta: staged Memorial Day on New York's Susquehanna River, a one-day, non-stop 70 mile race from Cooperstown to Bainbridge
Canoe The Nonquon
Port Perry
June 2, 2018
sanction approved
Established in 1969 it is the longest running race in Ontario. 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! ... read more
Saugeen Paddlers Voyageur Canoe Race
Paisley
June 2, 2018
sites.google.com/site/saugeenpaddlers
sanction approved
North Canoes are 26 feet long and crewed by either six or eight paddlers. They are replicas of canoes used by the North West Company, transporting furs from the interior to rendezvous points such as Fort William. ... read more
24-Hours of River X
Huntsville
June 16 & 17, 2018
muskokariverx.com
sanction approved
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.... read more
Kawartha Paddle Quest
Peterborough
June 23, 2018
kawarthaquest@omckra.com
sanction approved
A NEW paddle race comes to Ontario!! Peterborough will be the host for the 1st Annual “Kawartha River Quest”, home of the Canadian Canoe Museum and the highest hydraulic lift lock in the world!! Parks Canada will have its Lock & Paddle event on the Sunday of the same weekend promoting both it and the race as “come paddle the Kawarthas and stay the weekend” .... read more
2018 Sudbury Canoe Club Marathon
Northern Water Sports Centre
206 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury
June 24, 2018
2018-sudbury-canoe-club-marathon
recognized approved
On beautiful Ramsey Lake at the same location where Canadian National Canoe Marathon will take place. Try out the lake before Nationals in August!
As part of the Sudbury Fitness Challenge, the Sudbury Canoe Club is hosting its annual Marathon Canoe Race as one of the seven athletic events offered in the Sudbury area, promoting the value of an active and healthy lifestyle through physical activity.
North of 7 River Run
York River, Bancroft
July 7 & 8, 2018
northof7@omckra.com
Register
raceroster.com/events/2018/16362/north-of-7-river-run
sanction approved
Courses run on the beautiful, deep, winding York River and on Baptiste Lake, ending by the Waddle & Daub Cafe in Riverside Park, downtown Bancroft. All funds raised go to help support the not for profit Bancroft Community Transits’ transportation for children and youth in the community and for employment and social programs that foster social inclusion. For more on this worthy cause see: http://www.bancroftcommunitytransit.com/
North of 7 River Run is proud to host the Marathon Paddle Racing Provincial Championships. ... read more
Kingston to Ottawa (K2O)
Kingston/Smith Falls
July 21 & 22, 2018
kingston2ottawa.ca
sanction approved
The Kingston to Ottawa 200 (K2O) Paddling Race is an ultra endurance marathon paddling race through a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Rideau Canal waterway. Starting from the Cataraqui Canoe Club in Kingston and ending at the Rideau Canoe Club in Ottawa;... read more
Lake Ontario Crossing
Niagara/Toronto
July 28 or 29, 2018
niagara2toronto@gmail.com
niagara2toronto.ca
facebook.com/Niagara2Toronto/
sanction approved
The Lake Ontario Crossing is Canada’s first and only open-water distance paddling race. The 32-mile, point-to-point course matches the standard established by the Molokai-to-Oahu crossing in Hawaii and the Catalina Classic in California.... read more
AuSable River
Grayling, Michigan
July 28 and 29 2018
ausablecanoemarathon.org
not an OMCKRA event
One of the Triple Crown of Canoe Racing.
The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon: a non-stop race from Grayling to Oscoda on Michigan's Au Sable River the last weekend of July.
Mattawa River Canoe Race
North Bay July 28, 2018
Click here to register
nbmca.on.ca
sanction approved
Wai Nui Why Not Race
Oakville
16 Mile Creek and Lake Ontario
Aug 19, 2018
wainuioutrigger.net
sanction approved
It is the 20th anniversary of the Wai Nui Why Not race, this year being held in picturesque Oakville at the Wai Nui club. Start and finish are at the mouth of 16 Mile Creek just outside Oakville Harbour. As in the past, and consistent with outrigger culture, this is a Hawaiian-themed event.After the races lunch, awards and some very cool swag will follow at the Oakville Power Boat Club. Bring your own chairs - there is lots of space on the lawn. Wai Nui Why Not is the second of the four races in the 2018 Waterway Series. Please let us know if you or your team are registered for the Series and your results will be captured and posted. Fees include racing, lunch, awards and swag. Lunch only tickets are available. ... read more
Canadian Marathon Nationals
Sudbury Register
Aug 25 & 26, 2018
nationals@omckra.com
sanction approved
Hosted by the Sudbury Canoe Club at the Northern Watersports Centre Sudbury ON ... read more
La Classique
La Tuque, Québec
Aug 31 - Sept 3 2018
classiquedecanots.com
not an OMCKRA event
One of the Triple Crown of Canoe Racing.
La Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie: staged Labor Day weekend on Quebec's Saint-Maurice River, a three-day race from La Tuque to Trois-Rivières."La Classique internationale de canots de la Mauricie".
Muskoka River X
Huntsville
September 15 & 16, 2018
muskokariverx.com
sanction approved
The world’s longest single day expedition paddling race is back for its sixth year, offering two distances. Classic: Considered by some to be the toughest single day canoe race in the world, teams paddle 132km of Muskoka wilderness including 20 portages within 24 hours or less. Sprint: This 58 km event is a great way to get introduced to expedition paddle sport .. read more
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Ottawa River Paddle Challenge
Nepean Sailing Club
Dick Bell Park, 3259 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2H 1A6
September 22, 2018
ottawarivercanoe.com
info@orcc.ca
sanction approved
OMCKRA is thrilled to be sanctioning this 10 and 15 K Marathon race hosted by the Ottawa River Canoe Club. Classes for North Canoe, OC1, OC2 & OC6, ICF K1, ICF C1, prone and SUP paddle boards, Recreational Canoe and Kayak classes and more. Water is lake and river; both shallow and deep in places with less than a 2km/hr current. Race start is 9:00 am. Fee is $93 (first 100 registrants $73) Discount of $8 for OMCKRA, Sprint or WO members under CKO. Canadian Coast Guard requires all paddlers, without supervision of a coach boat, to carry a PFD and whistle in their boat (canoe, kayak, SUP). read more
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