August 2018
Clear Creek Paddle Race
Love to paddle? Bring your friends, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards to this fun short marathon event! The race is approximately 4.5 miles on League City’s Clear Creek. It will begin and end at Lynn Gripon Countryside Park and is open to both beginners and novice paddlers. $10 Race day registration only, cash or check only. Registration: 9 a.m. Race: 10 a.m. Date: August 25, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM - 12 PM Time Details: 9 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Races…
Find out more »September 2018
2nd Annual Galveston Battle on the Bay
Welcome race participants and fans! How about a place where both the sport of dragon boat and stand-up paddle racing meet and battle at an event like no other! With the combined forces of Island Paddle and Houston Heat Dragon Boat Club, we are excited to bring both paddling disciplines to one great event: The Galveston Battle on the Bay, held at Moody Gardens! Because we had a blast the first go around in 2017, the crew is back and…
Find out more »October 2018
Paddle For A Cure Drive out ALS
Please arrive by 8 am for 10k Wristbands will be given on site along with waiver. Registration fee includes all 3 races. All proceeds raised go to ALS 2018 Spiros . Register online here: https://paddleguru.com/races/paddleforacuredriveoutals 10K 2 laps -Open to SUP ,OC1 6 Man Outrigger Canoes, Canoes, Kayaks & Surf Skis 5K 1 Lap- Open-Sup ,OC1, 6 Man Outrigger Canoes ,Kayaks & surf Skis Paddle For Fun -1.5 mile Open - Sup,Kayaks,Surf skis & OC1 To follow the event on…
Find out more »TCKRA Group Paddle
This year we will be having a group paddle along the triathlon course on Sunday, October 14–dropping boats off at Spencers at 1pm, shuttling vehicles down to Staples, then hopefully getting on the water by 1:30pm. All skill levels welcome at the group paddle. We will have at least a couple of seasoned racers along to give some basic instruction for those who are interested. Please sign up below for the free group paddle so we will know how many…
Find out more »Los Brazos de Dios 35k–race cancelled
Race has been cancelled due to flooding on the Brazos River. Come out and get a taste of the Brazos, in the first of the Los Brazos de Dios series. 35K (22 miles) from San Felipe, to Simonton, including the infamous Killer Fang rapid (and several smaller ones). The race is to benefit Lower Brazos Riverwatch.
Find out more »September 2019
2019 USCA Aluminum Canoe Nationals
2019 USCA Aluminum Nationals The 2019 USCA Aluminum Nationals will be held in Bastrop Texas, September 14th and 15th. It will be a 14 mile downstream course on the Colorado River, starting under the bridge at FM 969. The finish line will be at Fisherman’s Park in downtown Bastrop. Awards and lunch will be held at the pavilion near the finish line as soon as the racers are in. Saturday will be the Men’s Open (18-49), Men’s Masters (50 +),…
Find out more »May 2020
2020 ACA Marathon National Championships and Team Trials
The 2020 American Canoe Association Marathon National Championship and Team Trials will be held on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th on Brooks Lake in Sugar Land, TX. K1 and C1 (high kneel) will be held on Saturday at 9am, with K2 and C2 (high kneel) races on Sun. The Marathon National Championship doubles as the annual American Canoe Association's Marathon Team Trials, the assessment race that determines who will make the U.S. National Team, and who among them…
Find out more »September 2020
Sunday/Funday C2/C1 Race Series
Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 9 AM – 1 PM Staples, Texas Course: up and back on staples lake 4.7 miles No entry fee Itinerary: 9-sign up 9:30- men’s C2/ women’s C1 10:30 kids C2 11:30- Mixed C2 12:30-Kids solo 1:30-Women’s C2/men’s C1 See Less
Find out more »October 2020
TCKRA Downriver Unlimited State Championships
Important: start times have been moved up an hr: 8am Recreation classes start and 9am Racing classes start We are excited to have a downriver championship race this year! Details are subject to change a bit. Online registration encouraged (it will make things much easier on the morning of and also help us social distance). Scroll down to the bottom of this page to register. Your liability waiver will be emailed to you the week prior to the race (please print, fill…
Find out more »Sunday Funday C2/C1 series
Course: Up and back from Staples 4.7 miles Sign up 9 C2 9:30 Kids C2 11 C1 1130 No entry fee
Find out more »November 2020
TCKRA Fall River Cleanup
As always, this cleanup is paddler-oriented. Bring your canoes, kayaks, paddles, grabbers and shovels. We hope to have good weather, but we'll be out in it just the same. Details will be posted as this event gets closer. WHAT TO BRING: Trash bags will be provided by SMRF / TRPA / Medina River Protection. Other than that, plan on being self sufficient. Food, drink, shuttling boats, etc. is up to you. Suggested gear includes gloves, saw, small shovel, rope.
Find out more »Hill Country Challenge–Cancelled
"Brought to you by the City of Junction, the Hill Country Challenge is OPEN for registration! Pull together a mixed relay (one person per leg) or go it alone for this triathlon. Using what the hill country has to offer, the run and bike legs include challenging climbs and rolling hills while the paddle leg takes you on a trip down the lovely South Llano River, ending in town at Schreiner Park. With plenty of obstacles to keep you…
Find out more »January 2021
Ho Ho Ho Run
Erin’s Ho Ho Ho Run - Gonzales 183 to Hochheim Date: Saturday, January 2, 2021 Mileage: 37.5 approx Current long range forecast: sunny/mild https://www.weather.gov/ CFS: At this time, the window between 3pm-7pm is less than 200 CFS at Gonzo guage below the dam. CFS of 600 is "average" - still average water levels. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/tx/nwis/uv/?site_no=08173900&PARAmeter_cd=00065,0006 THE SHUTTLE....THIS IS DIFFERENT! Looks like Possum Belly and Lone Wolf with the Big Red Bus can't join in. If they can, they will....but to ensure…
Find out more »Texas Winter 100K
This is a perfect event for novice & competitive paddlers. It’s a great opportunity for you to continue your training in the winter months. The 11th annual Texas Winter 100k will begin on Lady Bird Lake and will end in Bastrop, Tx at Fisherman’s Park...100k. Please visit our website for details at www. Texaswinter100k.com and register at www.Active.com 2021 Schedule of Events Drive-thru check-in/late registration January 22 from 3pm to 6pm at the Longhorn Dam parking lot on Pleasant Valley Rd. Online ZOOM Pre-Race Briefing…
Find out more »Town Lake Series #1
The 1st of the Town Lake race series is Sunday, January 24th at 10am. These races are administrated by John Baltzell, but we will try to answer any questions we can. They are a very fun, free way to start the training season. Location: Festival Beach Boat Ramp Town Lake Race Series Schedule The Town Lake race series will once again be a handicapped series, 10km each race with different routes, though we will introduce different class emphases on particular…
Find out more »Town Lake Series #2
The 2nd of the Town Lake race series is Sunday, January 31st at 10am. These races are administrated by John Baltzell, but we will try to answer any questions we can. They are a very fun, free way to start the training season. Location: Festival Beach Boat Ramp Town Lake Race Series Schedule The Town Lake race series will once again be a handicapped series, 10km each race with different routes, though we will introduce different class emphases on particular…
Find out more »February 2021
Town Lake Series #3
The 3rd of the Town Lake race series is Sunday, February 7th at 10am. These races are administrated by John Baltzell, but we will try to answer any questions we can. They are a very fun, free way to start the training season. Location: Festival Beach Boat Ramp Town Lake Race Series Schedule The Town Lake race series will once again be a handicapped series, 10km each race with different routes, though we will introduce different class emphases on particular…
Find out more »Texas Water Safari Seminar–online only
Safari Seminar Why re-invent the wheel? If you want to do something and do it well, would you ever undertake it without trying your best to learn what you are in for? Safari racers don't think so, and, in that spirit, the Texas Water Safari sponsors an annual seminar taught by experienced racers for the benefit of novices and veterans alike. Old hands cover the rules, the race course, the equipment, and the techniques of racing and body-maintenance necessary to…
Find out more »Town Lake #4, Kids Race and Stroke Clinic–Cancelled
This event has been cancelled due to the recent inclement weather. The 4th and final race of the Town Lake race series is Sunday, February 21st. These races are administrated by John Baltzell, but we will try to answer any questions we can. They are a very fun, free way to start the training season. There will be a short kids race (kid only or adult/youth) starting at 9:00am. The course will be upstream from the boat ramp, turning around at…
Find out more »TCKRA Racing Clinic–Cancelled
This event has been cancelled due to the recent inclement weather. February 21, 2021 12:00 - 3:00pm, Town Lake, Fiesta Gardens Boat Ramp In addition to paddling instruction, the following boats will be available to demo and paddle: ICFC2, USCA C1, USCA C2, Spencer Extreme (solo), Spencer multiman, Aluminum, Surfski's, K1 Instructors: Holly Orr, Phil Bowden, Chris Issendorf
Find out more »Spring San Marcos River Cleanup
The Great Texas River Clean Up 2 Days, One River (the San Marcos River) 36th Annual - February 27 AND March 6, 2021 The 2021 Great Texas River Cleanup (San Marcos River) From the San Marcos River Retreat downstream (all the way to Palmetto Park - if we can) will be held on February 27. The date for the downstream cleanup was rescheduled due to a conflict with the Buffalo Bayou race in Houston which is set for March 6th.…
Find out more »March 2021
Spring Kanu Rennen
These races are designed for both the young and old, experienced and new paddlers. Some races will be intense and competitive, while others will be crazy fun. Bring the entire family, scout troop or paddling club and your recreational style canoe (ABS, aluminum etc..No carbon and kevlar. No kayaks. Must use single blade paddle.) to join us for an afternoon of fun short canoe races. If we need to postpone or move the race due to the weather we will post on our home page 24 hours in advance…
Find out more »TCKRA Spring Break Open
The TCKRA would like to open its 2021 racing season with a 14-mile race on the San Marcos River. On March 13th, the Spring Break Open will start at 10:00am at Fentress Bridge and finish at Luling 90 City Park. Classes: Men's Solo Unlimited, Women's Solo Unlimited, Men's Tandem Unlimited, Women's Tandem Unlimited, Men's Aluminum, Women's Aluminum Online registration has ended. Race day registration will also be available starting at 8:30am-9:30am. Liability waiver can be printed here: SPRING_BREAK_OPEN_WA All Solo…
Find out more »MAC Spring Race Series Race 1
Martindale Athletic Club's Spring racing schedule: Race 1 - City Park to Staples (16 miles) $5 entry fee Sun, March 21 at 10 am Race 2 - Staples to Luling 90 (24 miles) $5 entry fee Sun, March 28 at 10 am Race 3 - Luling 90 to Palmetto (20 miles) $5 entry fee Sun, April 11 at 10 am Race 4 - Mike Simmons Memorial Race - Palmetto State Park *pay for parking* to Gonzales 183 (24 miles) $25 entry fee Saturday April…
Find out more »Greens Bayou Canoe and Kayak Classic
GREENS BAYOU CANOE and KAYAK CLASSIC 30th Running Saturday March 27, 2021 9:30 am Greens Bayou Park 700 Westmont Houston The following classes will be contested and starts will be staggered based on boat type and number of entrants. SUP K-1 ICF Unlimited Solo Tandem Unlimited Aluminum OC-1 USCA C-1 USCA C-2 Surf Skis Rec Kayak Short Rec Kayak Long SUP and Rec Kayak will compete on the 1 loop course and the other classes will paddle the 2 loop…
Find out more »MAC Spring Race Series Race 2
Martindale Athletic Club's Spring racing schedule: Race 2 - Staples to Luling 90 (24 miles) $5 entry fee Sun, March 28 at 10 am Race 3 - Luling 90 to Palmetto (20 miles) $5 entry fee Sun, April 11 at 10 am Race 4 - Mike Simmons Memorial Race - Palmetto State Park *pay for parking* to Gonzales 183 (24 miles) $25 entry fee Saturday April 17 at 7:30 PM (a night race) All types of craft will be encouraged to attend,…
Find out more »April 2021
MAC Spring Race Series Race 3
Martindale Athletic Club's Spring racing schedule: Race 3 - Luling 90 to Palmetto (20 miles) $5 entry fee Sun, April 11 at 10 am Race 4 - Mike Simmons Memorial Race - Palmetto State Park *pay for parking* to Gonzales 183 (24 miles) $25 entry fee Saturday April 17 at 7:30 PM (a night race) All types of craft will be encouraged to attend, from 6 man to aluminum to plastic sit on tops.
Find out more »MAC Spring Race Series Race 4–The Night Race
Martindale Athletic Club's Spring racing schedule: MAC #4 THE NIGHT RACE Palmetto State Park to Gonzales 183 Bridge Make sure to get your parking pass ahead of time! Your favorite event of the year is back (hopefully...). Course will be subject to change depending on COVID restrictions at the time. If we do need to move the course, it will be Gonzo to Hochheim. $30 730PM start More details to come once the race comes closer. All types of craft…
Find out more »TCKRA ICF K1 State Championship Race
The 2021 TCKRA ICF K1 State Championship race will be Saturday, April 24th at 10am on Brooks Lake in Sugar Land, TX. (Parking location is wherever you want to park). The entry fee is $20 ($5 for Juniors). The course will the same as previous championships. The course for the youth/Jrs (unless there is an older Jr) will be a shorter, 1-1.5 mile course without any portages (they will do 2-3 laps around the fountains). The start for the youth will…
Find out more »May 2021
Texas River Marathon
2021 Texas River Marathon Saturday, May 1 7 a.m. Checkin begins 9 a.m. Start Online registration only except for race day. Team Captain is required. Online registrations must supply boat number for the race. https://www.texaswatersafari.org/ Starting at the River Haven RV Resort in Cuero and running to the Pump House Restaurant in Victoria, Texas, this 35-mile race runs over some of the fastest water on the Texas Water Safari course. Elapsed times for this race in high water can be breathtakingly fast…
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