RUN OF THE CHARLES: Boston's Premier Paddling Race

Charles River Watershed Association

RUN OF THE CHARLES: Boston’s Premier Paddling Race

Sunday, April 24, 2016

WHAT: The biggest and best canoe and kayak event in New England!

The 34th anniversary of the Run of the Charles: Boston’s Premier Paddling Race celebrates the Charles River Watershed Association’s 51 years of improvements to the health, beauty and enjoyment of the Charles River and its tributaries.

WHEN: Sunday, April 24, 2016

First race check-in at 8:30 AM. Races continuing all day long. Concluding at approximately 4:30 PM at DCR’s Artesani Park.

WHERE: On the Charles River, with races starting in Dedham, Needham, Newton, and Brighton. All races finish at DCR’s Artesani Park on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton where race fans and families gather to enjoy a day of music, refreshments, exhibits, raffle drawings, picnics and awards at the free Finish Line Festival.

WHO: Over 1,200 canoe and kayak enthusiasts, professional, amateur, and recreational, from throughout the US and Canada, ages 12 and up, compete in a variety of races, including the $5,000 Professional Flatwater Canoe Marathon, the 24-Mile Relay Race, and 19-, 9-, and 6-mile amateur races.

FEATURING: Corporate and college team challenges. Family fun at the Finish Line Festival with food, live music and post-race picnics.

ADMISSION: FREE admission to the Finish Line Festival at DCR’s Artesani Park. Race entry fees range from $35 - $55 per individual to $350 - $400 per relay race team.

MEDIA Charles River Watershed Association

CONTACT: c/o Classic Communications

38 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Foxboro, MA 02035

Phone: (508) 698-6810; Fax: (508) 698-6811

rotc@crwa.org

www.charlesriver.org

Run of the Charles, c/o Classic Communications, 38 Mechanic Street, Suite 101, Foxboro, Massachusetts 02035

Phone: 508-698-6810 Fax: 508-698-6811 email: rotc@charlesriver.org