Registration:
Registration Form, Waiver & Info (PDF)
Kayak-a-thon Flyer (PDF)
Long Race (K-1-SEK) Course Map (PDF)
The Registration Form and Waiver MUST be completed and mailed with Registration Fee by June 1, 2012 to get the discounted rates.
Mail Registration Materials to:
Elva Martes
City of Lorain
1106 First Street
Lorain, Ohio 44052
(Make checks payable to The Black River Kayak-a-thon)
Kayak Rental Information:
Great Lakes Kayaking
14th Ave. & Broadway Ave.
Lorain, Ohio 44052
(440) 244-5370
(440) 787-8720
Lodging Information:
Arbor Lights Bed & Breakfast
3454 East Erie Ave.
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 288-0816
Lake Breeze Inn Bed & Breakfast
4233 East Lake Rd.
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
(440) 949-2545
Fairfield Inn & Suites
39050 Colorado Ave.
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-7445
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| The second annual Black River Kayak-A-Thon will be held on June 23rd, 2012 before the Lorain International Festival. This event will include competitive races as well as a casual float for those who want to take their time and view the restoration projects. This event is being held to encourage recreation on the Black River and celebrate the restoration efforts that are underway along the river. Representatives from the project team will be on hand to provide you with more information about the Black River restoration effort and to answer any questions you may have. |
Please see the Registration Form, Information & Waiver links on the left sidebar for details:
- Registration materials (form, waiver, and fee) must be post-marked by June 1, 2012 to receive discounted rates ($25 for competitive races and $5 for the casual float)
- Registrations will also be accepted on the morning of the event, at the put-in ($30 for competitive races and $7 for the casual float)
- Please read the registration information thoroughly! See the Registration Form & Information link.
- T-Shirts (white) with the blue Kayak-a-thon logo are available for purchase.
- See the Flyer and Course Map for distances, put-in and take-out locations, and other details.
- See the Kayak-a-thon Flyer link for directions.
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Competitive Races:
• Prizes to the Top 3 places
• 1st Place prizes (all races): Custom Engraved 7 foot Wooden Paddles
• Paddleboard Raffle for all Racers
• Prizes awarded at International Festival Entry
• 11.8-Mile Long Race (1 Class)
• 4.6-Mile Short Race (4 Classes)
• Complimentary Safety Whistle
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Casual Float:
• Five stops along course to collect "Tokens" for Prizes
• Paddleboard Raffle for all Participants
• Prizes awarded at the take-out (3:30pm)
• Complimentary International Festival Entry
• 3.8-Mile course
• Complimentary Safety Whistle
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