2025 Great River Race

The divisions are:

• Rowing (Sliding Seat Single)
• Rowing (Fixed Seat Double)
• Rowing (Fixed Seat Single)
• Stand Up Paddle Board (Men)
• Stand Up Paddle Board (Women)
• Racing Kayak
• Kayak Single (Men)
• Kayak Single (Women)
• Kayak Double (All)
• Canoe Double (Men)
• Canoe Double (Women)
• Canoe Double (Mixed M/F)
• Canoe Family (At least 1 child under age 16)
• Canoe Single
• Senior Division 65+
• Best Decorated Boat or Boater

As a FundRacer, you will be supporting NSRWA’s mission to protect our local waters! Here are just a few examples of how donations you bring in as a FundRacer can fund vital engagement and education in our community:

• $25 gets one child in FISH School as a citizen scientist
• $50 gets one child on an outdoor adventure with our environmental educator
• $100 gives one child the chance to become an Estuary Explorer

Starting a FundRacer campaign is easy to do, and there’s a FundRacer perk worth shooting for: FundRacers who raise at least $150 get FREE registration for the race, and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 FundRacers!

Rally your family, friends and networks to raise funds for healthy waters in our community!

Click here to sign-up as a FundRacer

This year’s Great River Race is $55 for the first participant per craft if preregistered by Thursday, July 3 at 12:00 noon. After that time, late registration will be $75 for the first participant per craft. Each additional participant on the same craft is $10.

The race is scheduled for Sunday, July 6 with a 9:00am start. All participants should arrive for check-in between 7:30-8:30am. The race will start promptly at 9:00am.

All participants (including minors under 14 years of age) must have a signed waiver to participate in the race. Waiver is in registration form.

REGISTER TODAY!

Start/Finish

• Start at the Bridge Street put-in in Norwell. Finish is before the Washington Street Bridge in Hanover (7.5 miles). Take out is at the Hanover Canoe Launch in Hanover (another 1 mile).
• All participants should arrive for check-in between 7:30-8:30am.
• Click here to see race map.
• All paddlers must complete the race course in under 3 hours in order to avoid the tide turning.

Rules

• A US Coast Guard approved life jacket is required and must be worn throughout the race.
• All participants MUST have a signed waiver to participate in the race.

In addition to the above race requirements it is strongly recommended that each racer/participant watch the following paddling safety video and follow the applicable recommendations below:

• If you there is sudden thunderstorm get to shore immediately and seek shelter in a building if possible if not stay low to the ground – do not seek shelter under a tree;
• Bring a protected, charged cell phone or other communication device;
• Race with a paddle buddy (someone who can accompany you in their own kayak/vessel);
• Let someone know when you start and finish the race;
• Bring an extra paddle or paddle float, a bailer, and flotation for your kayak, if needed;
• Water, snacks, & extra clothes in a dry bag.

Awards Celebration

All paddlers are invited to join us after the race as the fun continues at Ludden’s Ford Park (just a short walk from the takeout). The party will start at 11:00am with awards given around 12:00pm. Awards will be given in each category. There will be FREE food, ice cream, games, and more, plus a FREE beer for those participants over 21 years of age, or FREE kombucha from IndieFerm

On race day, Sunday, July 6, transportation will be offered, free of charge, from the take out point to the racers’ vehicles after the live race from 10:15am-1:15pm. This is from the take out point at the Hanover Launch to the racers’ vehicles next to the race start line by the Bridge Street put-in in Norwell.