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Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race

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Sat, Jun 07 , 2025 • 8:30am - 2:00pm

150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL 60506

Paddle the Fox River at Aurora’s Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race on June 7, 2025! Choose your course, race solo or with a team, and enjoy a festive finish at McCullough Park. Fun for all ages and skill levels!

Calling all paddling enthusiasts! The Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race returns on June 7, 2025. Experience the thrill of navigating the Fox River alongside fellow adventurers. Choose from two courses: a 10-mile route from St. Charles or a 6-mile route from Batavia, both concluding with a party in the park at Prisco Community Center. We’ll paddle down the Fox River from either St. Charles or Batavia and end with a party in the park! T-Shirt size request is only guaranteed if registration is made two weeks prior to the event. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 4.

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