Run of the Charles
April 2022
April 2022
The Run of the Charles was established by former CRWA Executive Director, Rita Barron. It was one of her many initiatives to get people out on the river and celebrate CRWA's remarkable work in cleaning up a river that others had deemed beyond saving.
“We’re the people who make sure the water’s clean enough for you to fall into,” she joked in an interview. “There was a time that when the weather turned warm, people would go away from the river because it stank. But now the Charles is a national model for restoration of urban rivers.”
CRWA believes in celebrating recreation on the river and bringing families and friends together to create future advocates of the watershed. Today, the Run of the Charles carries on this legacy with new courses and a Finishline Festival. Over 1,000 canoe, kayak, and paddle board enthusiasts, professionals, and amateurs ages 12 and up from throughout the US and as far as China compete in a variety of courses. Race fans and families gather to enjoy free admission to a day of music, refreshments, vendor tents, raffle drawings, picnics, and awards at the Finishline Festival.
“We’re the people who make sure the water’s clean enough for you to fall into,” she joked in an interview. “There was a time that when the weather turned warm, people would go away from the river because it stank. But now the Charles is a national model for restoration of urban rivers.”
CRWA believes in celebrating recreation on the river and bringing families and friends together to create future advocates of the watershed. Today, the Run of the Charles carries on this legacy with new courses and a Finishline Festival. Over 1,000 canoe, kayak, and paddle board enthusiasts, professionals, and amateurs ages 12 and up from throughout the US and as far as China compete in a variety of courses. Race fans and families gather to enjoy free admission to a day of music, refreshments, vendor tents, raffle drawings, picnics, and awards at the Finishline Festival.
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PADDLE RACE RESULTS
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Thank you to everyone that participated in this year's Run of the Charles virtual event! We loved hearing your stories, seeing your photos, and were so happy to see so many of you enjoying our beloved Charles. We look forward to seeing many of you next year and will cross our fingers for an in-person event!
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3 RIVERS CHALLENGE
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In partnership with the Mystic River Watershed Association and the Ipswich River Watershed Association, we bring you the 3 Rivers Challenge! This spring, get excited to get outside and enjoy the Charles, Mystic, and Ipswich rivers.
Challenge Dates: The challenge will launch on Sunday, April 25, with CRWA’s Run of the Charles; it will run through the Mystic’s Herring Run and Paddle (May 9th - 23rd) and end on the Ipswich’s Paddle-a-thon on Saturday, June 19.
Eligibility: When you register for any of our three events, you are automatically eligible to participate in the 3 Rivers Challenge. You are also able to register for the 3 Rivers Challenge separately on our registration webpage.
Participation: Take part in an activity on any one of our rivers and gain points! These activities can include, but are not limited to, paddling, walking, biking, fishing, or simply skipping rocks. Bring along your friends, family, or pets!
Challenge Dates: The challenge will launch on Sunday, April 25, with CRWA’s Run of the Charles; it will run through the Mystic’s Herring Run and Paddle (May 9th - 23rd) and end on the Ipswich’s Paddle-a-thon on Saturday, June 19.
Eligibility: When you register for any of our three events, you are automatically eligible to participate in the 3 Rivers Challenge. You are also able to register for the 3 Rivers Challenge separately on our registration webpage.
Participation: Take part in an activity on any one of our rivers and gain points! These activities can include, but are not limited to, paddling, walking, biking, fishing, or simply skipping rocks. Bring along your friends, family, or pets!
Point System:
1 Hour on the River = 1 Point
Participate in activities on all three rivers and receive 30 bonus points!
Virtual Award Ceremony:
The individual with the most hours logged wins! It's as easy as that. We look forward to hosting a virtual award ceremony for our participants to gather, share their stories of being out on the river, and enjoy the company of fellow outdoor, environmental enthusiasts. Our sponsors and partners are currently putting together a variety of prizes, including watershed group swag, adult craft beverages, and more. Our grand prize is a Lincoln Hide-a-way solo forest green fiberglass canoe.
Share your activities and photos on Facebook!
Make sure to check out our 3 Rivers Challenge Facebook Group, a place for our paddlers, runners, walkers, and bikers to connect and share your river stories. When you post photos on your social media, make sure to use our hashtags and tag us!
1 Hour on the River = 1 Point
Participate in activities on all three rivers and receive 30 bonus points!
Virtual Award Ceremony:
The individual with the most hours logged wins! It's as easy as that. We look forward to hosting a virtual award ceremony for our participants to gather, share their stories of being out on the river, and enjoy the company of fellow outdoor, environmental enthusiasts. Our sponsors and partners are currently putting together a variety of prizes, including watershed group swag, adult craft beverages, and more. Our grand prize is a Lincoln Hide-a-way solo forest green fiberglass canoe.
Share your activities and photos on Facebook!
Make sure to check out our 3 Rivers Challenge Facebook Group, a place for our paddlers, runners, walkers, and bikers to connect and share your river stories. When you post photos on your social media, make sure to use our hashtags and tag us!
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