Everyone has fun, but only the fastest boat down the river wins. Paddlers start the race at Banning State Park , fastest boat to Robinson Park wins.

Winning Categories include:
Fastest Boat down the river  -  Fastest Boat under 9 feet
Fastest Canoe  -  Shortest Boat  - 
Most in a Boat

2009 winner-Fastest Boat down the Kettle River11'2"  Perception Pirouette
- Paddled by Natalie Griffith- winning time of 27:00 minutes
The Kettle River Run© combines white water skill and paddling strength
Great Job Natalie

 

On the first half of the two mile course the Kettle river drops through rapids like Mother's Delight, the Dragon's Tooth and Hell's Gate. Then it's a mile of flat water paddling, one more small rapid and the finish in Robinson Park.

The race is open to all paddlers of kayaks, canoes, rafts and dories. Minnesota state law requires life jackets on all paddlers - helmets, float bags and appropriate cold water clothing are required by ACA insurance standards.

Depending on water levels, the rapids on this stretch of the Kettle River can rate up to a class IV. Paddlers entering the race are required to have had previously run the river between Banning and Robinson Park. Life jackets, helmets, and float bags are required as per ACA rules.  Because of the technical challenges only experienced paddlers will be allowed to enter the Kettle River Run.

Fees are $10 for ACA members and $15 for non ACA members, all registered racers will receive a "bag of goodies" provided by the paddling festival's generous sponsors.

Racers meet at 3:00 P.M. in Banning Park for assignment of start times and race numbers. Race rules and safety information will also be covered.

Awards ceremony 7:00 at the Gas Light Bar in downtown Sandstone. 

 

see the video .....2007 and 2008 ...race results   

The Kettle River Paddle Festival Safety Committee reserves the right to cancel the race due to unsafe water conditions.  The final river inspection will be conducted Friday May 1 at 3:00, any concerns about the water levels and river obstruction should be directed to the safety committee.

All prizes for the Kettle River Run© are pledged donations from sponsors, the Kettle River Paddlers Club reserves the right to amend the prizes and the final prize categories.

 

Water sport activities imply many hazards which could result in serious injury or death. All participants in these activities must assume responsibility for themselves, their safety and their actions.

 

 

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