What: Over 250 racers will compete in Austin’s first annual premiere canoe and kayak race: the Colorado River Ramble, a 5 mile recreational and 10 mile sport race benefiting the Colorado River Foundation with a spotlight on adaptive paddling and the Wounded Warriors Project.
Who: Everyone is encouraged to participate – fun for all ages and all experience levels! Beginner and competitive paddlers, children and families, Wounded Veterans and others with adaptive paddling needs are encouraged to participate.
When:
Pre Race Details:
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Pre Race Packet Pick up at Redbud Center 11-5 p.m.
Last chance late registration 11-5 p.m. at the Redbud Center
Race Day Details:
Sunday, March 28, 2010
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Check in under the Mopac Bridge, north shore
7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Boat staging under the Mopac Bridge, north shore
9:30 a.m. Race Begins
1:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Live music, food, drinks & door prizes
2:00 p.m. Festivities End
(There is NO race day registration for the CRR)
Race Classes & Awards:
| 5 MILE RECREATIONAL SOLO AND TANDEM |
| SHORT REC SOLO UNDER 17' IN LENGTH (REC BOATS ONLY) |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
| (RECREATIONAL STYLE PLASTIC BOATS ONLY) |
M/F |
M/F |
M/F |
| SHORT REC TANDEM UNDER 18' IN LENGTH (REC BOATS ONLY) |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
| (RECREATIONAL STYLE CANOES AND PLASTIC BOATS ONLY) |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
|
| Additional 5 Miles Rec Awards First Parent Child Team (eligible child must be under 16) & First Wounded Warrior |
|
| 10 MILE SPORT RACES |
| LONG REC SOLO OPEN CLASS OVER 17' IN LENGTH AND OVER |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
| (RECREATIONAL STYLE PLASTIC BOATS ONLY) |
M/F |
M/F |
M/F |
| LONG REC TANDEM OPEN CLASS 18' IN LENGTH AND OVER |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
| (RECREATIONAL STYLE CANOES AND PLASTIC BOATS ONLY) |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
| USCA C1 & OC1 |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
| USCA Spec boats and OC1’s |
M/F |
M/F |
M/F |
| USCA C2 & OC2 |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
| USCA Spec boats and OC2’s |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
| UNLIMITED SOLO (COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION) |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
| OPEN CLASS FOR UNLIMITED COMPOSITE BUILT SOLO BOATS |
M/F |
M/F |
M/F |
| UNLIMITED TANDEM (COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION) |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
| OPEN CLASS FOR UNLIMITED COMPOSITE BUILT TANDEM BOATS |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
| ELITE SOLO K1'S & SURFSKI'S UNDER 19" WIDE |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
|
M/F |
M/F |
M/F |
| ELITE TANDEM K2'S AND TANDEM SURFSKI'S |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
|
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
M/F/C |
Class categories include: M = Male, F = Female, C =Coed
The Colorado River Ramble is a USCA Sanctioned event..
Prices: 5 Mile Races: Solo $25, Tandem $50 10 Mile Races: Solo $30, Tandem $60
Where: Start Line - Under the Mopac Bridge on the North Shore
Finish Line – Texas Rowing Center on Lady Bird Lake
Awards Ceremony- Redbud Center, 3601 Lake Austin Boulevard
Why: To support the Colorado River Foundation in its efforts to educate youth on the crucial need for water conservation practices, host specific programs to clean up the river, and help citizens of all ages and from all economic backgrounds understand, protect, use and enjoy the natural resources of Texas.
Additionally, through this race, presenting sponsor BAE Systems and Colorado River Foundation have partnered together to honor a special group of citizens, Wounded Veterans, through the Wounded Warriors Project to showcase these extraordinary men and women as well as area adaptive paddling programs that help make the Colorado River accessible to all.
