Catawba River Races

A series of morning races offers competitors multiple ways to test their skills in water with open water swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, flatwater kayaking, raft race, or boatercross. Competitive or Recreational divisions available for each discipline.


Open Water Swim – 1.25 Miles

Competitive Kayak – 4 Miles

Recreational Kayak – 2.5 Miles

Competitive Stand-Up Paddleboard – 4 Miles

Recreational Stand-Up Paddleboard- 2.5 Miles