COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Biathlon Canoe/Run
The Biathlon will start at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd at the tailwaters of Brookville Lake.The first leg, which is the canoe portion, runs the entire length of the east fork where it then joins the west fork. After joining the West Fork the race continues along the Whitewater until the end of the canoe segment at Morgan's Canoe Rental in Cedar Grove. After docking the canoes the second part of the race, foot race, begins. Leaving Morgan's the race continues south on S.R. 1 to River Road. Traveling along River Road, there will be drink stations along with some beautiful countryside. The finish line is located at the Franklin County Conservation Club ending up to be 15.1 miles in total length. Transportation will be available after the race.

USCA Canoe Course
The USCA canoe race will start at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd at the tailwaters of Brookville Lake. The starting line is on the east fork of the Whitewater River. The race runs the entire length of the east fork where it then joins the west fork. After joining the West Fork the race continues along the Whitewater until the finish line at Morgan's Canoe Rental in Cedar Grove. The rugged race totals to be 8.4 miles in length. A shuttle will be available after the race.

 

Recreational Canoe Course
The Recreational Canoe Race will occur in two waves, the first at 9:00am and the second at 11:00am on Saturday, June 23rd. The starting line is on the east fork of the Whitewater River, at the tailwaters of Brookville Lake. The race runs the entire length of the East Fork where it then joins the West Fork. After racing along the beautiful Whitewater the race concludes at the Franklin County Conservation Club totaling 2.4 miles. Transportation will be available after race.

 

Quarter Marathon Footrace
The Quarter Marathon will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd at Morgan's Canoe Center in Cedar Grove. Leaving Morgan's the race continues south on S.R. 1 to River Road. Traveling along River Road, there will be mile markers and water stations as well as beautiful countryside. The course is roughly 2/3rds shaded and 1/3 sunny. Run beside the river, and through cornfields. The finish line is located at the Franklin County Conservation Club. The race totals to be 6.7 miles in length, and transportation will be available after the race. Those wishing to also be in the Recreational Canoe Race should have time to get to the canoe starting line for the 11:00 wave.

 

 

CANOEFEST is presented by the Canoe Festival Club in partnership with The Franklin County Community Foundation, a 501-C Corporation

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