Pascagoula River Paddle Battle

Race Info:

Dip your paddle into one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s officially designated water trails and enjoy a uniquely adventurous perspective of the region’s abundant natural beauty and native wildlife.  The Pascagoula River, also known as the “Singing River”, is the largest free flowing (unimpeded) river system in the contiguous United States. 

The Pascagoula River Paddle Battle is an 11.5 mile race down the Pascagoula River for all types of human powered paddle craft.  The race will begin at Little River Marina in Moss Point and end at the LaPointe-Krebs House in Pascagoula. Racers will drop their paddle craft at Little River Marina in Moss Point and then park their vehicles at LaPointe Krebs House in Pascagoula. Shuttles will be provided back to the race start.

Pascagoula is also the birthplace of Jimmy Buffett and to honor him and our 10th Annual event we are offering a Fins Up Sprint...a 2'ish mile race that starts and ends at the LaPointe Krebs Launch.  This sprint type race will start at 10am with a shot gun style start. 

Friday Night Packet Pick Up: October 2nd from 6-8pm @ The LaPointe Krebs House, 4602 Fort St., Pascagoula, MS 39567. Come to get your packets and stay for the fun activities planned at the LPK, as we call it.

Pascagoula River Paddle Battle Race Start: 8am, October 3rd

Little River Marina

3200 Dumas Road

Moss Point, MS 39562

Fins Up Sprint Race Start: 10am, October 3rd

LaPointe Krebs Launch

4611 Hickory Stree

Pascagoula, MS 39567

Race Finish/Participant Parking/Shuttle Pick-Up:

LaPointe-Krebs Boat Ramp

4611 Hickory Street

Pascagoula, MS 39567

Fees:

The registration fee for the Pascagoula River Paddle Battle is $40 per person through May 31st, $50 per person June 1-August 31st, and $60 from September 1st-30th.  After September 30th, registration is $70. 

The registration fee for the Fins Up Sprint is $45 through September 30th, and $55 after September 30th.

Swag bag and event t-shirt guaranteed if registered by September 15th.  There is also a $10 fee to cover those who are not ACA (American Canoe Association) members.  If you are a member of the ACA, you will be prompted to enter your membership ID # and $10 will be discounted from your race fee.

Registration Fees are Non-refundable.  Last Day Registration is allowed but only in person at packet pick up and the fee is $70. Registration will not be allowed on race day.

Prizes:

There will be at least $500 in cash prizes so get your paddles in the water and get ready for a great race day.

What you get for your registration fee:

• A beautiful race course on the Pascagoula River - the largest unimpeded river in the lower 48 states!
• A race t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by Sept. 15th)
• A swag bag 
• Lunch following the race with beverages (beer available for those over 21)
• A tour of the LaPointe-Krebs house and museum - one of the oldest houses in Mississippi!
• Custom trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category
• Free shuttle service to race start
• 4+ Safety boats
• Two pull-out points with shuttle service:  one at 5 miles, one at 9 miles
• Door prizes
• Post race party and 1:00 PM awards ceremony on the beautiful grounds of LaPointe-Krebs, over-looking the Pascagoula River
• An incredible day on the water with over 100+ of your newest, closest friends - come paddle the Pascagoula!

The Pascagoula River Paddle Battle brings an exciting 18.5K, 3.2K to Pascagoula, Mississippi on October 3, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!