About this event:
Part of the Upper French Broad Riverfest in Rosman, NC
The most exciting competition in town! Starting at Mile 0 from Headwaters Outfitters to Mile 20 at Hap Simpson River Park.
Proceeds from the race support needed river accesses and log jam clearing projects to keep the French Broad River open to all users.
Important Information:
1. “20 Miler Relay Race” limited to 15 Teams
2. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required
3. Check in Location & Time starts at 9:15am at Headwaters Outfitters. Teams must check in 45 min. prior to their start time.
4. Race will start promptly at 10am
5. Lifejackets are required to be worn for the entire race (teams will be disqualified if lifejackets are not worn).
6. All teams are required to use Headwaters canoes provided. You can bring your own paddles and wear your own PFD.
Rules & Guidelines:
1. Each “20 Miler” relay team is made of up to 4 paddlers, broken down into pairs for each section of the race.
2. “20 Miler” Race will consist of two 10 mile sections. At the halfway point, teams can switch out paddlers
· First Section: Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman, NC to Island Ford River Access~ 11 miles total
· Team Exchange at Island Ford River Access
· Second Section: Island Ford River Access to Hap Simpson River Park~ 9 miles
3. Transportation to race points can be provided, or teams can provide their own.
4. At the end of the race paddlers will be transported back to Headwaters Outfitters.
5. The After Party starts at 2:00pm at the Forks of the River Taproom. The Awards Ceremony will start when enough teams arrive on site. Trophies will be awarded for Top 3 teams and BEST TEAM COSTUME (voted on by all teams and race volunteers)!
How to Enter:
· Registration must be made in advance.
· “20 Miler” Entry Fee: $250.00 per team (Does not included tax and credit card fees if paying with credit card, can be paid with cash or credit card to avoid fees).
· Includes, canoe, paddles, lifejackets, t-shirt, and transportation to & from river if needed
· Teams can find local businesses to sponsor their team.
· 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies awarded in “20 Miler Relay Race”
· Award for Best Team Costume
Team Registration Fee Link: https://fareharbor.com/…/headwatersout…/items/605170/…
Team Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfRxuz2MRW…/viewform…
-Please fill out for Team Contact, Team Name, Team Member Names, and Team T-Shirt Sizes.
