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04.24.08 River Re-opened

Des Plaines River Access Restrictions Lifted!

06.18.07 Your photo in the race!

Once again you can purchase a photo of your canoe during the race from SelectYourPhoto.com. SelectY...

05.31.07 2007 Race Results

Preliminary race results for 2007 are now available on the Results Page.

05.09.07 River Tales Booklet

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon, the Upper Des Plaines Rive...

04.24.07 Searchable Results Now Available

Past Results are now Available! Our database of past results going back to 2000 is now available on...

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» Kayaking is great way to relax -

"They said, 'You should give tours for a living,'"

Kayaking: It's not like a Mountain Dew commercial. Blue Heron Landing co-owner Gayl Zuelsdorf says real-life oar sports - in her neck of the woods, at least - aren't the adrenaline-infused near tip-overs seen ... via Fond du Lac Reporter

» Canoe expert Callan at Leaside Library -

"We need to bring in new members all the time."

Canoe expert Kevin Callan is coming to Leaside to talk about the fun of canoeing. via Annex Guardian

» Coast Guard rescues two men after canoeing accident -

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two men lost in the woods Sunday after a canoeing accident left them stranded for a night, according to a press release from the Coast Guard. via Times-Standard

» A race to the bitter end -

The tragic death of Eight Belles at the Kentucky Derby was indeed a sad ending for the race. via The Toronto Star

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Sponsors & Credits

Des Plaines River Association Officers:

Chairman - Jack Snarr
Treasurer - Jamie Godshalk
Secretary - Frank Davis

T-Shirt Patch Distribution- Kevin Bradley
T-shirt / Patch / Brochure Design – Cliff Beringer
Webmaster / Brochure - George Jaros
Starting Line – Mikey Minor
Starter – Jamie Godshalk
Assistant Starter – John Knudson
Radio Communication – Perkins, Don Whitney
Registrar - Don Mueggenborg
Trophies – Andy Cocallas
Finish Line – Al Pilgrim
Shuttle Bus Coordination – Jeanne Barnas
Publicity - Gareth Stevens
Timing Chairman - Andy Cocallas
Members – Seaby Bess

Marathon Founder - Ralph Frese

Sponsored by:

Des Plaines River Association
Lake County Forest Preserve District
Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Sanctioned by:

Illinois Paddling Council
The United States Canoe Association

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George Jaros - www.georgejaros.com

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