The Root River Paddle Challenge
Root River Paddle Challenge - Saturday, May 10, 2024 @ 1:30 PM
Linwood Park, Hwy 38 & 5 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI
The Root River Paddle Challenge is celebrating its 10th year! This event provides a diverse set of paddling conditions as it winds its way through Caledonia in Racine County. Depending upon water levels and sections paddled you can get everything from quiet lake paddling to fast rapids in an environment that ranges from scenic rural woodlands to parks and wetlands.
Starting at Linwood Park, 5 Mile Road – Franksville, Village of Caledonia, and ending at the Horlick Dam. The course is approximately 8 miles and takes about 2.5 hours to complete.
PACKET PICK UP: Saturday, May 10th @12:30pm at the event (Linwood Park) Linwood Park, Hwy 38 & 5 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI
Shuttle Service from Horlick Dam: Check-in and drop your watercraft off at Linwood Park. Bring your vehicle to the finish (Horlick Dam). We will have a shuttle service that will return you back to the start. This will allow you to leave at your leisure once you complete the course. If you are coming as a group, please only have one driver drop off your vehicle to allow additional space in the shuttle for others.
To Horlick Dam from Linwood Park: Take 5 Mile Road East. Turn right on Hwy 31. Turn left on 4 Mile Road to Green Bay Road, then turn Right (Rapids Court - There is a BP Gas Station on the corner). Horlick Dam will be on your right-hand side just past the south end of the Airport and before Rapids Drive.
SEE WEB SITE FOR MORE DETAILS AND MAPS: www.TheRootRiver.com
Timeline of events
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Check-In and On-Site Registration
1:30 pm-2:00 pm: Launch Time
4:00 pm: End at Horlick Dam
If you have a group and want to launch together, just let us know and we will accommodate.
Important Note for your safety
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN LIFE VESTS except for rental craft participants. We will have a limited number of preservers available on a first come first serve basis.
It is mandatory that you have a life preserver and always wear it, it may save your life. 5Kevents.org, LLC, and all associated parties assume no responsibility. You are participating in this event at your own risk.
See you soon!
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2853374-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2853374-2
