Ohio Paddler

Cowan Lake Paddlesport Race
2026-05-02 | Cowan Lake State Park, 1021 Yankee Rd, Wilmington, OH, 45177, United States
Friends Caring for Cowan Lake State Park Annual Lake Paddlesport Race
The race is a 3 or 6-mile canoe/kayak/SUP race on beautiful Cowan Lake. Race day registration starts at 8 AM, racer meeting at 9:30 AM, race starts at 10 AM with awards after. This race is a great race for the first time racer as well as the seasoned veteran with flat deep water. Race day registration is just $20 per participant. Free camping available on Saturday night at the swimming beach (contact race director for info).PFD is required to be worn for all racers during the race. Video by Fred Haaserfrom 2017 race: https://vimeo.com/226746406
Races: 6 mile and 3 mile events / USCA Sanctioned / Additional info on signup form

Awards for top 3 finishers in each class!
Free On-site camping available (contact race director for details)
Adult/youth Canoe class Canoes, Paddles, and PFDs can be provided at no extra charge. Contact the race director by July 15th if you would like to borrow a canoe for this race.

2022 COWAN LAKE FEST RACE

Registration 8:00 AM
Race Safety Meeting at 9:30AM
Race Start at 10:00 AM
Awards following race
Location: Cowan Lake State Park; Cowan Lake Public Beach; 1021 Yankee Road; Wilmington, OH 45177

Flyer: 2026_Cowan_Lake_Race_Flyer

Scioto Canoe and Kayak Race
2026-05-16 | O’shaughnessy Reservoir, 10545 Riverside Dr., Dublin, OH, 43065, United States
The event will feature numerous 6-mile marathon canoe and kayak races. The marathon event will be held on O’Shaughnessy Reservoir.
Registration at O’Shaughnessy Boating Center 1:00 p.m. Registration Opens 1:30 p.m. First Race To Start
Marathon Race Events C-2 Men/Women Cruiser K-1 Downriver/Touring/Sea Kayak (M/W) C-2 Men/Women Standard C-1 Man/Woman Cruiser (18-39) C-1 Man/Women Master Cruiser (40+) C-2 Novice Standard
Note: If you don’t see your “race class” above come and bring your boat anyway. We’ll tailor a class and distance to match your skills.
RACES: The marathon 6-mile course will be available at O’Shaughnessy Boating Center north of Columbus Zoo entrance.
CANOE RACE REGISTRATION: Day of Race Only. Registration will be at O’Shaughnessy Boating Center.
DIRECTIONS: O’Shaughnessy Boating Center is located northwest of Columbus, Ohio off State Route 257 (Riverside Drive). Take I-270 to State Route 161 and US 33. Go east through the city of Dublin to SR 257 (about a mile). Go north past Scioto Park (west side of the road). The Boating Center is reached by continuing north on US 33 from Scioto Park. At the dam, continue north toward the zoo. Boating Center is on left opposite the zoo area. There will be signs.
ENTRY FEES: NONE: USCA Marathon 6 mile Events – Free
AWARDS: Ceremony to be held at approximately 3:00 p.m. at O’Shaughnessy Boating Center after the completion of all races.
RACE RULES: United States Canoe Association Rules will prevail. These rules, as detailed in the USCA’s Competitors Handbook, will be available at the race site.
RACE COURSE: 6-mile events will be 2 laps on O’Shaughnessy Reservoir.

Contact: Larry Latta 614-882-1519
Email: latta1013@aol.com

2026_FLYERSciotoRace

Dayton Canoe Kayak Classic
2026-06-06 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Five Rivers Metro Parks – Dayton, box 21 island metro park, dayton, OH, United States
Race Flyer_Dayton_0606

Registration starts at 9am
See flyer for events and times
Race Director: Larry Landis 937-925-6384 LMLandis55@gmail.com

Mohican River Canoe Race
2026-06-13 | Mohican Wilderness
Down river race on the Mohican River. The race start at the intersection of St Rt 3 and Wally Road (1 mile south of downtown Loudonville).
The race finishes 9 miles downstream at Mohican Wilderness.
Point to point race
(If you get there early enough you can organize to drop your car off at the finish)

Flyer : .2026_FLYERMohican

TIME: Races start at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mass starts will be utilized when feasible, otherwise, race against the clock. Those wanting to enter more than one class will be accommodated if time and river conditions permit.
LOCATION: Mohican Wilderness, on Mohican River. Located on Wally Road off St Rt 3. 9 miles south of Loudonville. See map below.
REGISTRATION: Registration at the race start at 10:00 A.M.
TIME: Race Starts at 10:30 A.M
FEE: $6.00 per entrant to USCA members; $8.00 per entrant to non-USCA members; scouts are free.
RULES: USCA rules will govern where applicable. Ohio Division/USCA Arbitration Committee will be available.
CANOE RENTALS: Standard stock 17′ Michicraft aluminum canoe or Old Town Polyethylene canoe may be rented for $8.00 per race with no transportation. $16.00 per race with transportation. Canoers must follow the camp transport time schedule. Contact the race sponsor.
CAMPING: Rates are per family per site. Sites on the Mohican River with electricity and water: F
Camp Manager: 22462 Wally Road Glenmont Oh 740-599-6741
Race information: Larry Latta 614-882-1519 latta1013@aol.com

Tuscarawas River Canoe & Kayak Race
2026-07-11 | Canal Dover Park, 40.52229570512301, -81.47122344507645, Dover, OH, United States
Flyer: 2026_Tuscarawas Race Flyer

Starting and finish at Canal Dover Park in Dover Ohio.
Race meeting 9:30 race starts at 10am
Contact: Mary Jo Monte 330-340-5180
Email: tuscriverrace@gmail.com

Ohio State Canoe, Kayak and Paddleboard Championship
2026-07-25 | Grand River Landing, 1181 N. St. Clair St., Fairport Harbor, OH, 44077, United States
You are invited to participate in the Ohio State Canoe, Kayak, and Paddleboard Championships being held on the Grand River at Lake Metroparks.

Course description: This is an up/downriver race with buoy turns. Mostly flat deep water, some slow-moving shallows. There are plenty of viewing opportunities for spectators. Race officials reserve the right to alter the course if deemed necessary. The race starts and ends at the same location. The Ohio Dept. of Natural resources Div. of Watercraft and the Lake County Sheriff’s Dept. will monitor boat traffic and assure a safe race course.
There are 2 races. The 5-mile race begins at 9am and will include C-1, C2, SUP, K-1, K-2, and recreational & pleasure canoes. The second race begins at 11:30am and includes the competitive class racers paddling C-2, K-1 and K-2. Please see the 2021 Race Flyer below for details. USCA Rules apply.
Registration information :Registration information: Opens at8:00 am. $30/person for one race, $35 for both races. T-shirt to all entrants (one shirt per entrant). There is a mandatory pre-race meeting 15 minutes before each scheduled group of races. All competitors must pick up boat numbers at registration prior to the race
Boat inspection:Boats for all classes must conform to USCA specification rules. All boats will be inspected on the day of the race. The decision of the race officials as to conformance of any boat or equipment proposed for entry will be final. For questions on your boats, eligibility contact Joe Krizman al 1 -440-478-701
Please see the race flyer for the schedule of the day’s races.
Directions: Take Rt. 2 to the Fairport Harbor/Richmond Street exit and go north. Turn right onto East Street (S.R. 535) and proceed to St. Clair Street; turn right. Proceed to Grand River Landing entrance on the south side of the road just before the bridge. Map

2 Page Flyer : 2026_Ohio State Canoe Kayak and Paddleboard Championships Flyer
