2008 Huron River Canoe Challenge
June 21st @ Gallup Park, Ann Arbor
Registration for all events is at the Gallup Park Boat Launch
The Huron River Challenge is a joint venture between the Michigan Canoe Racing Association and the Huron River Watershed Council designed to bring an exciting day of canoe racing to the Huron River in Ann Arbor.
Race Schedule:
C-1 Professional Race (10:00am) $15.00
Sponsored by Moore Pediatrics and Roman Design Architecture
The kickoff to the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature 25 – 30 professional solo canoes in a 6 mile race around Geddes Pond. The race will begin at 10:00 am with a mass start near the picnic pavilions and feature 1 large lap between US23 and Furstenburg Park.
Public “Fun Run” Race (Noon) $FREE
Sponsored by Gallup and Argo Canoe Liveries and Huron River Watershed Council
The Public “Fun Run” Race is open to anyone who wishes to race and to any type of paddle craft. There is NO CHARGE to enter this event. Gallup Canoe Livery will offer a special 2-hour canoe rental for $10.00 for anyone wishing to rent a canoe for this event. Prizes will be awarded in the following six categories; Overall, Mixed Team, Parent/Child, Women, Under 18, Over 50. The race will begin with a mass start at Noon near the picnic shelters and will feature 2 small laps on Geddes Pond. All participants must sign a waiver and under 18 will need parent/guardian permission to participate.
C-2 Professional Race (1:00 pm) $30.00/boat
Sponsored by the Donald E. McNabb Flooring Company
The highlight race of the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature over 30 professional canoe racing competing in a “marathon style” event. The race will be between 12 – 17 miles long and include a portage at the Geddes Dam. Many of the racers competing in this event will also compete in the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon, a non-stop 120 mile race, in late July. The race will begin with a mass start near the picnic shelters in Gallup Park.
MCRA Junior/Fledgling Race (After C-2 Race) $2.00/entrant
The Junior/Fledgling Race will commence upon the completion of the C-2 race. Course is yet to be determined.
Directions to:
Gallup Park
3000 Fuller Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI
From North:
(also if coming from East or West along I-96)
I-75 South to US23 South. When near Ann Arbor follow signs for M-14 E/US23 South. Take exit #39 for Geddes Rd. Turn right on Geddes Rd. Go approximately 1 mile and Gallup Park boat launch is on left side of road.
From South:
(also if coming from East or West along I-94)
US23 North to Exit #39, Geddes Rd. Turn left on Geddes Rd. Go approximately 1 mile and Gallup Park boat launch is on left side of road.
***If boat launch parking is full, please park across the pond in one of the other Gallup Park lots. If all lots are completely full, additional parking is across the street at Huron High School.
Gallup Park
Gallup Park is one of the most popular recreation places in Ann Arbor. There are bike paths that run along almost the entire length of the race course. There are also playgrounds for the kids and plenty of grills scattered throughout the park. It is also very busy so the MCRA could receive a lot of exposure. Please try to make yourself available after the races to answer questions people might have about the MCRA and canoe racing in general. For information on and a map of Gallup Park, go to: http://www.a2gov.org/government/communityservices/ParksandRecreation/parks/Features/Pages/Gallup.aspx
Lodging
The nearest campgrounds are located in Ypsilanti and Brighton. There are several hotels and motels in the Ann Arbor area if you wish to stay overnight.
Dave Hallman
810-714-2373
a2canoerace@gmail.com |
