Location Addresses

Schedule

Wednesday, July

5:00 PM - Great Falls Race: Training Session 1 with Safety Crew

Location: Great Falls Park, MD

Thursday, July 9

5:00 PM - Great Falls Race: Training Session 2 with Safety Crew

Location: Great Falls Park, MD

Friday, July 10

5:00 PM - Great Falls Race Registration Closes

5:00 PM - Great Falls Race: Training Session 3 with Safety Crew

Location: Great Falls Park, MD

Saturday, July 11

8:00 AM - Great Falls Race: Staging

8:00 AM Pre-Race Table Opens
9:00 AM Racer Meeting & Safety Briefing
10:00 AM Safety Crew Departs for Race Area
Staging Location: Great Falls Park, MD (parking lot, near the refreshments stand)

11:00 AM - Great Falls Race

The Great Falls Race is one of the most exciting kayaking races anywhere! Class V Whitewater, the Nation's best kayakers. One trophy. Register for the race and get free access to the Potomac Festival Party and camping. RACERS MUST REGISTER ONLINE PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON JULY 10. THERE WILL BE NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATIONS. Join the Facebook event here.

Staging Location: Great Falls Park, MD (race staging); Great Falls Park, MD and Great Falls Park, VA (spectators)
Start Line: TBD, river level-dependent
Finish Line: TBD, river level-dependent

Registration Fees + Admission to Party Fee

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3:00 PM - Family Paddle & Intro to Paddling

Fun event for all ages and abilities. Equipment will be provided for novices. Learn how to sit in a kayak and try paddling in a protected venue. No prior paddling skills required - beginners welcome.
No pre-registration or fee.
Location: Riley’s Lock, MD

7:00 PM - Potomac Festival Party

We invite you to enjoy great music, food, paddling films and more. Camping is available and families are welcome. Join the Facebook event here.

Location: Active Nature, 15205 Montevideo Road, Poolesville, MD 20837
Party/Camping Fees:

RSVP For The Party

Sunday, July 12

9:00 AM - Attainment Race

Let's see how fast you can paddle up-river! No pre-registration or fee.
9:00 AM Sign Waivers & Race/Safety Briefing
9:30 AM Race Start
Staging Location: Anglers, MD (Anglers Beach)
Start Line: Anglers Beach
Finish Line: TBD, river level-dependent (potential: Rocky Island; Fisherman’s Eddy)

10:00 AM - Standup Paddleboard (SUP) Sprint Race

Flatwater standup paddlboard race with a mass start.No pre-registration or fee. 10:00 AM Sign Waivers & Race/Safety Briefing
10:30 AM Race Start
Staging Location: Anglers, MD (lower lot, near bridge)
Start Line: Widewater, C&O Canal
Finish Line: Anglers Bridge

1:00 PM - SUP Downriver Race

Standup paddleboard race through Class II/III rapids. Required: ability to navigate S-Turn and Rocky Island rapids. No pre-registration or fee.

1:00 PM Sign Waivers & Race/Safety Briefing
1:30 PM Race Start
Staging Location: Great Falls Park, MD (parking lot, near the refreshments stand).
Start Line: River-right eddy below S-Turn
Finish Line: Anglers Beach

1:00 PM - Community Fun Paddle

Get crazy. Wear costumes. Silly contests. Come enjoy a casual float through beautiful Mather Gorge. Required: ability to navigate S-Turn and Rocky Island rapids. No pre-registration or fee. Staging Location: Great Falls Park, MD (parking lot, near the refreshments stand).
1:00 PM Sign Waivers & Safety Briefing
1:30 PM Start
Staging Location: Great Falls Park, MD
Start Line: Sandy Beach
Finish Line: Anglers Beach


In Memory of Shannon Christy
In Memory of Shannon Christy