Links to Related Sites

• Illinois Paddling Council - A not-for-profit association of paddlers and paddling organizations in Illinois. The IPC sanctions the Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon.
• The United States Canoe Association - The objective of the USCA is to encourage the growth of paddling as a recognized competitive sport and beneficial recreational activity through educational programs that will enable persons to enjoy paddle sports in natural valued settings that promote conservation, safety, fitness, good mental health, and participation in family and community life to the fullest extent possible. The USCA sanctions the Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon.
• Lake County Forest Preserve District - This is the official Lake County Forest Preserve District page. The Lake County Forest Preserve District is a sponsor of the Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon.
• Forest Preserve District of Cook County - This is the new official site of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. The Cook County Forest Preserve District is a sponsor of the Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon.
• Web 2 Market - Web developing and hosting company.
• George Jaros - Canoemarathon.com webmaster, designer, and developer since 1999.

• The Chicagoland Canoe Base - Owned and operated by Ralph C. Frese for almost 60 years, The Chicagoland Canoe Base is as unique as it's owner and his business card, which reads: "Blacksmithing, Welding, Canoe Builder, Environmentalist, Historian, Lecturer."
• Chicago Area Sea Kayakers Association - A Sea Kayaking Club based in the Chicago area. 
• General Clinton Canoe Regatta - Imagine paddling a canoe 70 miles in one day, challenging the elements and testing your endurance levels against the unpredictable Susquehanna River in upstate New York.  You have just entered the General Clinton Canoe Regatta!
• Northeast Illinois Council, Boy Scouts of America - The mission of the Northeast Illinois Council and Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The NEIC helps out with the marathon each year. Thanks guys!
• Lake-Online - An page with information about the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
• CLONK (ChicagoLand Outdoor Nature Knowledge) - A web site also with information about the Cook County Forest Preserve District.