Location Addresses

• Great Falls Park, MD: 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
• Great Falls Park, VA: 9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102
• Anglers, MD: 10801 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854
• Riley’s Lock, MD: 13015 Rileys Lock Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837

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

• Online by 6/30 - $20
• Online by 7/10 - $25

Register Now

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:

• Online by 6/30 - $20
• Online by 7/10 - $25
• At the Door - $30
• Special Family Rate: $50 for two parents and your kids under 15 years old. Simply buy two tickets using the online registration, and then arrive at the party with your kids and the front table will set you up.

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