Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race

Programs

Canoe Race results available online

All the results from today's 49th Annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race are available online. Click here for Batavia results. Click here for St. Charles results. Participants: take our short online survey to give us feedback about today's event.

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 that reserve a heat from the same starting area. Each paddler in a designated group of 10 boats receives $5 off his/her entry fee.

Scout groups, church organizations, paddling clubs, school teams, business outings ... ANY organized group can take advantage by signing up their fleet for an exclusive heat. Multiple groups are welcome, too - with 10 boats per heat going off every 4 minutes.

Canoe rental package discounts: Want to paddle in the Mid-Am but don't have a canoe? No problem. We've partnered with Freeman Sports to provide easy, one-stop rentals - and each paddler saves $10 to boot with the new discounted package. Click here for more information.

Shuttle upgrades: With the free shuttle service a popular option for its convenience, we'll be operating larger buses and running more of them between the start areas and finish line to better accommodate all paddlers.

Make things easy - drop your boat at the start area, park at the finish line and take advantage of the free, convenient shuttle. Your vehicle awaits you at the post-race party!

Timing upgrades: An upgraded timing system will be in place for the 2010 race to minimize any glitches and snafus that may arise when timing hundreds of canoes and kayaks over a 10-mile stretch of river. We're striving for 100% accuracy - perfect timing, if you will.

The post-race party will feature display boards with racers' times posted and updated frequently.

Our dream? To never utter the phrase "technical difficulties" again!

Discount hotel rates: Need a place to stay? The Baymont Inn is offering 15% off standard room rates during Mid-Am weekend. You'll be centrally located to all that's going on. Call 630-897-7695 to make reservations, and mention rate code L17. For details on Baymont Inn, click here.

Race Details

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

Quick Links:

*Latest Announcements*
Register Online
Registration Information
Registration Form (PDF)
Regulations | Canoe Rentals
Last Year's Champions

Join the Mid-Am group on Facebook and get fresh-from-the-Fox River reports on what's happening as race day nears.

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

Click here for printable registration form

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

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.

Sponsors, vendors welcome at the Mid-Am

Promote your business and stand tall in the community by enlisting as a sponsor. Various packages are available to help get your word out while supporting the local good. Vendors are welcome at the finish area as well.

Contact Matt Saviello at msaviello@fvpd.net or 630-859-8606 to get involved.

> View a gallery of cool photos:
- From the 2009 race
- From the 2008 race