Des Plaines River
Canoe & Kayak
Marathon
LOST PADDLE:
Did any of you out there find a lost paddle during or following the race? We received this enquiry: "I am wondering if anyone turned in a lost paddle. It is laminated, wooden, and a kids size. Thanks a million." Please contact info@canoemarathon.com if so.
Did any of you out there find a lost paddle during or following the race? We received this enquiry: "I am wondering if anyone turned in a lost paddle. It is laminated, wooden, and a kids size. Thanks a million." Please contact info@canoemarathon.com if so.
The 60th: another great race
The 61st annual marathon: May 20, 2018. Save the date!
Unofficial results for 2017 now at http://www.drkomputing.com/rrsel.htm.
Official results HERE
THANK YOU ALL:
– All participants. Without you, no race. It was wonderful to see you on the water. Thank you all for coming.
– All volunteers. Without you, too, no race — the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service / Amateur Radio Emergency Service (RACES/ARES®) who, year in, year out, at check points all down the river, have given us vital safety, monitoring, and communications services, and a whole army of individuals involved in planning, preparation, start line, and finish line.
Wow! Hats off.
– Lake County Forest Preserves and Forest Preserves of Cook County police and maintenance teams, for their clearance of obstacles in the river, preparation of event areas, and marshaling and safety duty on the day. Great job.
– Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Illinois Department of Transportation teams who cleared the immense blockage at the Willow Road/E Palatine Road bridges:
that would have been a race stopper!
– graphics designer, food trucks, band, shuttle drivers, Best Western Plus Glenview
... and if we have forgotten anyone, forgive us.
FIRST TIMERS. A large number of first timers this year. Welcome! We hope you all had fun, and will come back next year – and bring your buddies. Good to see old friends, here, too.
FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT TO US. Please post comments on our FaceBook Page or write to info@canoemarathon.com: tell us what you liked, and tell us what we could do better.
AND IF YOU ENJOYED THIS RACE, here are a few MORE RACES in northern Illinois and nearby states that you might also enjoy in the coming months: Other Races You Might Also Enjoy ...
Tell 'em we sent ya!
— The Race Committee for the Des Plaines River Association.
The 61st annual marathon: May 20, 2018. Save the date!
Unofficial results for 2017 now at http://www.drkomputing.com/rrsel.htm.
Official results HERE
THANK YOU ALL:
– All participants. Without you, no race. It was wonderful to see you on the water. Thank you all for coming.
– All volunteers. Without you, too, no race — the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service / Amateur Radio Emergency Service (RACES/ARES®) who, year in, year out, at check points all down the river, have given us vital safety, monitoring, and communications services, and a whole army of individuals involved in planning, preparation, start line, and finish line.
Wow! Hats off.
– Lake County Forest Preserves and Forest Preserves of Cook County police and maintenance teams, for their clearance of obstacles in the river, preparation of event areas, and marshaling and safety duty on the day. Great job.
– Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Illinois Department of Transportation teams who cleared the immense blockage at the Willow Road/E Palatine Road bridges:
that would have been a race stopper!
– graphics designer, food trucks, band, shuttle drivers, Best Western Plus Glenview
... and if we have forgotten anyone, forgive us.
FIRST TIMERS. A large number of first timers this year. Welcome! We hope you all had fun, and will come back next year – and bring your buddies. Good to see old friends, here, too.
FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT TO US. Please post comments on our FaceBook Page or write to info@canoemarathon.com: tell us what you liked, and tell us what we could do better.
AND IF YOU ENJOYED THIS RACE, here are a few MORE RACES in northern Illinois and nearby states that you might also enjoy in the coming months: Other Races You Might Also Enjoy ...
Tell 'em we sent ya!
— The Race Committee for the Des Plaines River Association.
