Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race

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Welcome to the official home of the 2010 Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Sunday, June 6 The historic Mid-Am hits the Fox River on June 6, 2010 for its 49th running, combining long-lived tradition with several new features. Based on the success of last year's two-tiered race, the Mid-Am will again feature TWO race lengths - a 10-miler from St. Charles and a 6-miler from Batavia. Both races will finish at McCullough Park in Aurora with a post-race party and awards ceremony. NEW for 2010: Discount rates available for groups of 10 boats or more. Each paddler in a designated group of 10 boats or more will receive $5 off his/her entry fee. Scout groups, church organizations, paddling clubs, school teams, business outings ... ANY organized group can take advantage. Groups can even reserve their own heats (10 boats per heat go off every 4 minutes). Corporate class: Enter your group into the team competition. The top five times from each group will count toward the team score. No limit to the number of team members. For example, a group of 15 boats could put forward their top five times, or split into three separate teams of five. Shuttle upgrades: Due to the popularity of the free shuttle service, we'll be operating larger buses and running more of them between the start areas and finish line to better accommodate all paddlers. We'll also offer a pre-race signup for specific times to alleviate delays and over-crowding. Stay tuned for more details! Timing upgrades: We're in the process of creating a backup plan to minimize the inevitable glitches and snafus that arise when timing hundreds of canoes and kayaks over a 10-mile stretch of river. Our dream? To never utter the phrase "technical difficulties" again! From St. Charles: Beginning at Mount St. Mary Park (Route 31), heats of 10 launch every four minutes starting at 9 a.m. Three portages (Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora). Approximate race time 1 1/2 to 3 hours. Printable map From Batavia: From the VFW on Route 25, heats of 10 launch every four minutes starting at 10:30 a.m. One portage (North Aurora). Approximate race time 50 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Printable map This is an amateur canoe race for paddlers of all ages and abilities, featuring 10 canoe divisions and 6 kayak divisions. First-place awards will be given to the winners in each division for both races. > View a gallery of cool photos: - From the 2009 race - From the 2008 race
Registration Details St. Charles to Aurora race Starts at 9 a.m. $50 per adult team $25 per adult paddler $15 per paddler under 16 Children ride free with adult paddlers Batavia to Aurora race Starts at 10:30 a.m. $40 per adult team $20 per adult paddler $10 per paddler under 16 Children ride free with adult paddlers Each registered race participant receives: • Official race T-shirt and goodie bag • Food and beverage ticket for post-race party • Money-saving coupons from local merchants • Cue sheet and map with race and river information • Automatic entry for post-race prize drawings Free Shuttle Service Take advantage of the convenient, free shuttle service between the finish area and both starting lines. Here's your best route: 1) Drop boat(s) and gear in staff-secured zone at your starting area; 2) Drive and park at finish area; 3) Return via shuttle; 4) Your vehicle awaits you after the race. Quick. Easy. And hassle-free! Party in the Park A post-race party and awards ceremony will follow near the takeout area at McCullough Park. All participants, families, friends and spectators are invited. Racers can cash in their food and beverage ticket, with a la carte items from various food vendors also available for sale. Paddling clinics, boat demos, massages, kids' games and a beverage tent will be part of the festive scene as well. Call the official race hotline at 630-859-8606 for more information on how to register. For specific questions, contact Race Director Jeff Long at 630-966-4527 or e-mail him at jlong@fvpd.net > View a gallery of cool photos: - From the 2009 race - From the 2008 race
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