7th Annual Great Iowa River Race

Event Summary

Celebrate the love of river and community by participating in this 9 mile paddle race. Both recreational and professional paddlers are invited to canoe, kayak, or paddle board this stretch of the Iowa River.

The race will begin at Sturgis Ferry Park in Iowa City, IA and will end at Hills Access in Hills, Iowa. Check-in is open from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at Fin and Feather in Iowa City. Participants will then head to Sturgis Ferry Park to put boats on the water. The race officially starts at 10 a.m. Following the finish at Hills Access, there will be an award ceremony and meal served for participants. Free transportation will be provided back to the starting point. 

To register, visit: https://greatiowariverrace.eventbrite.com/

Those who register before May 27th will get a discounted fee of $30, and will be guaranteed a race t-shirt. The fee increases to $40 following May 27th. Rentals are available but limited. 

For questions, contact Naturalist Kristen Morrow at kmorrow@co.johnson.ia.us or 319-688-8286

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Cost

Adults - $30.00

Category

Special Events