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‘Round the Mountain' Canoe and Kayak Races 
Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Saranac Lake, 10.5 miles
Entry fee is $20 per paddler

This flat-water race starts at Ampersand Bay Resort on Lower Saranac Lake. Paddlers go southwest to Bluff Island, where they turn south into the Saranac River. Then follow the river to the Lower Locks, where there is short carry to Oseetah Lake. Participants then cross the lake to the islands in the northwest. The course then leads to Lake Flower in village of Saranac Lake, where the finish line awaits. Padders are encouraged to bring their own shuttle from the start to finish. The race ends just minutes away from the start by car.

Tupper  Lake 9-Miler
Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m.
Tupper Lake, 9 miles
Entry fee is $20 per paddler

This is a great solo, family and novice event. It starts at the Route 30 fishing access site,“The Crusher.” Paddlers follow the Raquette River to Simond Pond, where the finish line is at the Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club. This race will again be held in conjunction with the No Octane Regatta held on Little Wolf Pond in Tupper Lake. Click here for Entry Form.

AWA Marathon to Tupper Lake
Sunday, August 10 at 9 a.m.
Tupper Lake, 30 miles
Entry fee is $30 per paddler

This 30-mile flatwater race starts at the Saranac Inn on Upper Saranac Lake, then goes south the length of the lake to Indian Carry (1 mile) to Stoney Creek Ponds. Paddlers make their way down the twisty Stoney Creek and turn right onto Raquette River. The river leads to Simond Pond, where the race ends at the Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Club.

Adirondack Canoe Classic 
Friday through Sunday, September 5-7
Old Forge, Long Lake, Saranac Lake, 90 miles
Entry fee is $125 per paddler

This three-day, 90-mile flatwater race follows the original highways of the Adirondacks from Old Forge to Saranac Lake. The course offers a mix of lake and river flatwater paddling with several carries. Participants receive a T-shirt, mileage pins, awards, camping, snacks, boat shuttles and a post race meal. Entry forms for this race go out via U.S. Mail in June. The event is limited to 250 canoes. Entry deadline in July 25. For more information, visit the 90-Miler Web page.

Long Lake Long Boat Regatta
Saturday, September 27 at 10 a.m.
Long Lake, 20-miles, 10 miles 
Entry fee is $25 per paddler

This race features the North American War Canoe Championships, a 20-mile race on Long Lake. Other events include the C-4 marathon, and unlimited kayak, canoe kayak, guideboat and outrigger races for youth and adults. All races begin and end at the beach across from the Adirondack Hotel.