The 26th Annual Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race

The 26th Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race
took place on Sunday, April 27, 2008. 

RACE RESULTS (Updated 4/30/08)

Click here to view results from this year's Run of the Charles.

RACE PHOTOS

View an album of photos from this year's race. We will be constantly updating this album as we are sent new photos, so please share any pictures you may have. You can email them to rotc@crwa.org, or mail hard copies or CDs to ROTC c/o Classic Communications, 38 Mechanic St., Suite 101, Foxboro, MA 02035. Thanks!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Advance registrations is now CLOSED. You may register at your race start location on Sunday. All substitutions and race category/class changes should be made with volunteers at your start site.

Click here for a PDF with registration information for the 2008 race. There is a $20 late fee for all registrations after April 19. Read the official Run of the Charles Race Rules and Terms (PDF).

Click here for a map and directions to the starting lines for each of the races (PDF).

Please contact 508-698-6810 or email Run of the Charles for more information.

OTHER WAYS TO BE PART OF THE ACTION

If you can’t actually compete in the Run of the Charles, then the next best thing is to watch the fun from the riverbanks along the race-course.  There are a number of great vantage points between the start of the $5000 Professional Flatwater Marathon, the 19-Mile Races at Riverdale Park, Dedham, and the Finish Line Festival at DCR’s Herter Park, Brighton.    Click here for information on the best viewing locations.

Sponsorship
CRWA members and friends can help the Run of the Charles be a success by asking your company to sponsor the race through organizing a team of racers to compete, by making a cash or in-kind contribution to the race, or advertising in our race booklet. For more information on becoming a race sponsor, please contact Meg Schermerhorn by emailing Run of the Charles or calling (508) 698-6810.

Volunteer
Get an insider’s view of the competition by volunteering on race day. Gather family members, co-workers, and friends and enjoy the event together while supporting a great cause. Dozens of volunteers are needed to ensure the Run of the Charles continues to live up to its reputation as fun, well-managed event. Click here to download a volunteer sign-up form. There will be a volunteer training event held in April; details to be announced. 

2007 RUN OF THE CHARLES

2007 race results

Click here for a photo album from the Run of the Charles 2007 (click on any thumbnail to enlarge the image).