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Des Plaines River Marathon

Boat Rental

The 2021 Des Plaines River Marathon is cancelled.
Join us for the next race May 22, 2022. 

The following information to be updated early 2022.

To da
te the following liveries can be contacted to arrange for boat rental. As more liveries become available we'll add their names and contact info.
Note: people wanting to rent boats are responsible for making their own arrangements. Be sure to confirm reservation for a rental craft by phone to the livery operator to assure that there will be a craft awaiting you at the MARATHON or MINITHON Start. 
Double check that  your livery does deliver to the MINITHON start.  Some may not.

Marathon Start line address:
15545 West Oak Spring Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
Minithon Start line address:
Potawatomi Woods, East Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL 60090
Finish line address:
756 North River Road, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056


Chicago Paddle Rentals # *
John Gibbs
Hobie Kayaks and SUPs
31st St. Harbor and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60653
312-924-7994
john@chicagopaddlerentals.com
chicagopaddlerentals.com
 
Chicago River Canoe & Kayak*
Ryan Chew
Skokie Lagoons
Tower Rd - 1/3 M East of Edens Expy
Winnetka, IL
224-415-6554
info@chicagoriverpaddle.com
chicagoriverpaddle.com
 
Kayak Chicago* #
1220 W. LeMoyne
Chicago, IL 60622
312-852-9258
dave@kayakchicago.com
kayakchicago.com
 
Kayak Morris*
Morris, IL 60450
630-567-4653
KayakMorris@aol.com
KayakMorris.com
 
Kishwaukee Canoe*
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
815-968-0711, or cell 815-721-0539 cell
kishwaukeecanoe.com
 
The Yak Shack*
301 Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville, IL 60560
630-479-8074
jbrown@yakshackonline.com
yakshackonline.com
 
Tip A Canoe LLC*
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 342-1012
info@tipacanoellc.com
tipacanoellc.com
 
# and * – see blue box at top of next column.

* Indicates livery will deliver reserved canoes to Start and pick them up at Finish.

# Indicates livery service has Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs), for rent.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
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Marathon Hotline: 847-604-2445
info@canoemarathon.com

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  • Home
  • Course Map
  • Other Key Information
    • Awards
    • Boat Rental >
      • Parking+Shuttle Info
    • Registration >
      • Safety & Rules
      • Contact
      • Start Times
    • Tips
  • Boat Classes
  • Results & History
    • The Early Years
  • Volunteers