Pioneer Paddle: Black River Kayak Race
About this race
Celebrate Croswell Pioneer Days on the Black River for the Pioneer Paddle kayak race. Paddlers can choose between two distances: 1 mile out-and-back from Sanborn Road Bridge to Harrington Road Bridge and Back, or a 5K route from the Swinging Bridge to PL Graham Park and Back. Each race will have a competitive heat and a relaxed heat.
Sponsored by the Croswell Library, this family-friendly race welcomes beginners, casual paddlers, and competitive racers alike, with giveaways, prizes, and a festive atmosphere at the finish line.
Everyone who signs up will get a T-Shirt and everyone who finishes will get a medal.
FAQ
1. Do I need my own kayak?
- Yes, participants must provide their own kayak.
2. Do I need to wear a lifejacket?
- Yes, you need a US Coast Guard approved wearable flotation device.
3. Can I use a canoe, raft, or other type of paddling water craft?
- For competitive heats, you must use a single person kayak. If you are entering the noncompetitive heat, you may use whatever you want as long as it's propelled by paddles. Anything homemade should be reserved for the Cardboard Boat Race.
Pick your distance
Running
5K RACE
There will be options in the 5K to turn around early for those in the casual heat.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Croswell, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 9:11 PM local time (EDT) in Croswell on July 10, 2027 — 15h 11m 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, 2 Croswell events
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