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SUMMARY:41st Annual New River Canoe Race
DESCRIPTION:The 41st Annual New River Canoe Race and Family Float will be held Saturday\, September 23\, in Jefferson\, NC. This Ashe County tradition is sponsored by generous donations from community sponsors. Proceeds from the race support the restoration work at the Wagoner Access being done by the New River Conservancy . Whether you compete\, float for fun\, or just spectate\, come enjoy a beautiful day on the banks of the New River!  \nBring your own canoe or kayak\, or rent one from Zaloo’s for a discounted rate. Zaloo’s also provides a free shuttle on the day of the race. The average time for new paddlers on this 5 mile stretch of river is around 1 hour. Many contestants with advanced skills have completed the race in less than 45 minutes. The race will take place rain or shine! \n2023 Categories List\nNovice (friends who are new to boating\, have not previously won the New River Race)\n\nMen Kayak\nWomen Kayak\nMan canoe 2 person\nWomen canoe 2 person\nMixed canoe 2 person (adult + youth &/or male + female)\nMixed canoe 2 person (adult coed)\nYouth (solo or tandem must all be 13 and under)\n\nExpert (friends who have previously raced or are experienced paddlers)\n\nMen Kayak\nWomen Kayak\nMan canoe 2 person\nWomen canoe 2 person\nMixed canoe 2 person (adult + youth &/or male + female)\nMixed canoe 2 person (adult coed)\nYouth (solo or tandem must all be 13 and under)\n\nSpecial Class\n\nFamily Float\nSpecial Craft (long boat\, solo canoe\, air mattress\, oversized unicorn\, etc)\nBest Costume (individual) (friends who are extra-enthusiastic about having fun and want to add this to their Novice or Expert category\, or simply participate in the festival.   Note\, if you enter the costume category\, you need to be at Wagoner Stage by 1:30 pm.)\nBest Costume theme (group) (same rules as above)\n\nFEES\n\n$20 per adult\, per category\n$5 each additional race category\n$5 per child under 12\n$25 per Family Float Boat (up to 6 people in a canoe)\n\nTIMES\n\n8 am Registration opens at Zaloo’s (3874 NC Hwy 16 S\nJefferson\, NC 28640)\n9 am Earliest Race Time\n9 am – 1 pm Staggered Race Start Times m\n10:30 am – 3:00 pm  Festival at New River State Park – Wagoner Access.   Music + Food Trucks + Festival Activities + Family Activities + Merch\n3:00 pm Award Ceremony (All boats must be off the water by 2:45)\n\nOnline Registration closes at 5pm on Thursday\, Sept. 21\, 2023.  \nIn person registration will begin at 8:00 am on Race Day.  \nPreference will be given to pre-registered guests to begin the race.\nClick here to register\nClick here to Support\nClick here to Volunteer\n 
URL:https://newriverconservancy.org/event/41st-annual-new-river-canoe-race/
LOCATION:Zaloo’s Canoes\, 3874 NC Hwy 16 S\, Jefferson\, North Carolina\, 28640\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Carolina
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