no race is planned for 2008, please check out Willamette Riverkeeper's website for other river events at www.willametteriverkeeper.org.

The Willamette Challenge is a 6 mile cloverleafed paddling relay from the banks of the Willamette River to Ross Island. The event benefits Willamette Riverkeeper's efforts to protect and restore the river.

Competitive & family style race, raffle, display booths, activities & park rides.

All are welcome to join us for a great day on and off the water.

THE RACE

The Willamette Challange will consist of a 6 mile clover leaf boating relay with several divison categories. The clover design will have three components that send racers from the Oak Park beach around Hardtack Island, Toe Island, and to the Sellwood Bridge and back. The race starts on the shore at Oaks Park and racers return to the dock after each of the three legs of the race. All divisions will compete along the same course.

Pre person Registration Fees:

$15 Family Fun Entry (must include 1 youth, 15 years old or younger, & includes use of canoe and gear)
$30 Pre-registration (per person by July 6th)
$40 Day of Race

All registration fees include race entry, t-shirt, Oaks Park deluxe ride bracelet, goodie bag, raffle ticket.....

Team types:

1-person teams with 1 boat
Male or Female
2-person teams with 1 boat
Male or Female or Co-ed
3-person teams with 3 boats
Male or Female
or Co-ed (2 males or 2 females)

Boat Types:

Only one or two person boats. Boats must be human powered. No oar locks are allowed. No paddle boats are allowed.

Registration forms & waivers:

Download here..... Registration Form (PDF 83 KB)

To h ave mailed to you contact.....

amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org

Pick up....

Willamette Riverkeeper
1515 SE Water Ave Suite 102
Portland, OR 97214

or

REI-Portland
1405 NW Johnson St.
Portland Or 97209

Questions contact Willamette Riverkeeper at

503-223-6418 or amy@willamette-riverkeeper.org