Loveland Frogman Race

Join us for this 12th annual event! The Frogman Race is comprised of: 5 Mile Kayak, 8 Mile Bike, and a 5K Run.

All participants MUST pick up their race packets prior to the race on Saturday or Sunday.  You can have a teammate or friend pickup your packet for you.  Packets will not be mailed.

• Friday August 28 (For both Saturday/Sunday events. Friday is the ONLY day for Packet pick up).
• 1st Session (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) and 2nd Session (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
• DOWNTOWN LOVELAND
• SPECIFIC LOCATION TBD

Race Day Packet Pickup

• No Race Day Packet Pickup for either the Saturday or Sunday event

Wave Assignments

When you register, you can select your wave assignment.   If you enter yourself and your partner waits too long you may get bumped to another wave.  To ensure you are in the same wave, enter at the same time.  

You may compete as a two person team (use a tandem kayak) or individually (use a single kayak).

Please note: The minimum age for competing on a team is 10 years old and as an individual is 16 years old.

Saturday

• $185/Team
• $105/Individual

Sunday

• $175/Team
• $95/Individual

The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a staggered start. The first bus of kayakers will leave at 7:45 am sharp.

Race will begin and end with all transitions at Loveland Canoe & Kayak (Karl Brown Way). All participants will be bused to start line. Singles in kayaks will start the event, followed by team tandem kayak divisions.

Race Divisions:

Team (16+), Parent/Child Team (10+), Male (16+), Female (16+)

Event t-shirts will be available for purchase for $25 each until August 1.

Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. Participants are to provide their own bicycle. Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the water. Bike helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. No headphones are allowed during any portion of the race. Failure to comply with the safety rules will subject contestants to disqualification.

A photo ID is required and waiver must be signed and submitted in order to receive your race packet and bib/timing chip. This is a rain or shine event and there are NO refunds. In the event of severe weather the start may be delayed and the course may be altered for safety reasons.

Please respect your fellow participants. There will be all types of skill levels competing so please stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

The Loveland Frogman Race brings an exciting 29K to Loveland, Ohio on August 29, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!