Community Calendar - 29th Annual Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race

WHDH 7 News, Monday, December 6, 2010

Event Date: Saturday April 30, 2011

Join the Charles River Watershed Association for their 29th annual “Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race." The event offers professional, amateur and recreational canoe and kayak races which include local, national, and even international entries from ages 12 and up. The race is a sure sight to be seen with more than 1,500 racers and thousands of spectators lining the outskirts of the river.  The races range from 6 to 24 miles and include both relays and a Professional Canoe Marathon. The public is also welcome to join in on the race and celebrate Boston's Charles River at the free Finish Line Festival, which features food, live music, awards, outdoor sports demonstrations, and post-race picnics. Come show support and enjoy yourself at the biggest and best canoe and kayak event in New England.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 8:30 AM on the Charles River, with races starting in Dedham, Needham, Newton, and Allston.  All races will finish on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.

For more information on sponsorship, registration or any other aspect of the race, please call (508) 698-6810, e-mail rotc@crwa.org or visit www.charlesriver.org

*The Charles River Watershed Association is a non-profit organization committed to protecting and enhancing the health, beauty and accessibility of the Charles River and its tributaries and watersheds. The Run of the Charles brings awareness to the Charles River as it offers the public and private companies' time to reflect on the importance of the Charles as an urban and rural landmark.

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