Paddle for Troops Competitive & Fun Sup Race
About this race
WHAT
Paddle 4 Troops Annual Competitive and Fun SUP Race
Join us for Paddle 4 Troops SUP Event. Enjoy live entertainment, a silent & live auction, 50/50 drawing, food & drinks, and lunch provided to all registered paddlers.
WHEN
Saturday, September 19, 2026
START / FINISH LOCATION
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks
806 Roland Avenue
Surf City, NC 28445
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K SUP - timed event
10K SUP - timed event
3K Fun Paddle - not timed
HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right corner
Register At The Race: To register in-person at packet pickup or at the event, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
PARKING
Parking is available at Sears Landing parking lots and surrounding street parking.
EVENT SCHEDULE
For schedule of events, including packet pickup, click HERE
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
Paddle 4 Troops is a nonprofit organization geared toward supporting local veterans through a fun and competitive paddle race. The unique benefit when joining the Paddle 4 Troops family is that you may personally witness the effects of your donation, whether it be time or money. One hundred percent of proceeds go toward assisting veterans and their families.
Pick your distance
Paddle sports
5K SUP
This is a timed SUP event.
10K SUP
This is a timed 10K SUP event.
3K Fun Paddle
This is a 3K Fun Paddle. The event is not timed.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Surf City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 7:11 PM local time (EDT) in Surf City on September 19, 2026 — 12h 15m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Surf City events
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