6th Annual Blazing Paddles Paddlefest (2024)

Name: 6th Annual Blazing Paddles Paddlefest (2024)
Start: 2024-09-15T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-15T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Merwins Wharf

Schedule

Sun Sep 15 2024 at 08:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Merwins Wharf | Cleveland, OH

The rescheduled 6th Annual Blazing Paddles Paddlefest returns to Cleveland's comeback Cuyahoga River with two paddling options. Our site is Rivergate Park/Cleveland Metroparks Merwin's Wharf. To assist our safety operations, we have modified our traditional course, removing the "industrial river segment" from Marathon Bend to Cleveland-Cliffs.
Blazing Paddles Paddlefest will also serve as an on-the-water farewell salute to the Eagle Ave. Bridge (Cleveland's first lift bridge (1931)) that will be disassembled over the upcoming winter. Eagle Ave Bridge is part of the unsourced factoid "Within one mile of the Center St. Swing Bridge Cleveland has more bridge designs than any other place in the world."
Registration will reopen on Monday, August 25, 2024
- A relaxed paddle up and down the Cuyahoga River. (6.2 or 12.4 miles)
Registration for the recreational "float/paddle" is paused via via Race Roster - https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84968/blazing-paddles-paddlefest-2024
- Three races for more competitive types. Registration is paused via Paddle Guru - (3.7s, 6.2, 12.4 miles) https://paddleguru.com/races/BlazingPaddlesPaddlefest2024
Explore the river that won the 2023 USA Today 10Best "best urban kayaking spot" in the nation vote!
- If you don't own a kayak, we've got you! Rent a kayak from us during the registration process.
- Blazing Paddles is a big lift for Cleveland's waterfront brand and we need the help of volunteers like you to make that happen! If you'd like to help us make a great day for our participants, please register at https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84968/blazing-paddles-paddlefest-2024/volunteer (paused)
Parking is not available at Merwin's Wharf before 11 am. There will be a limited number of on-site parking spaces at Cleveland Rowing Foundation. Cleveland Rowing Foundation will charge $20/car and will retain 100% of the proceeds. To speed your Blazing Paddles Paddlefest check-in, a pre-sale option is now available via CRF http://e.givesmart.com/events/D0p
Blazing Paddles Paddlefest is part of The Waterman Series and the Midwest Paddle League Series