2010 Huron River Canoe Challenge
June 19th @ Gallup Park, Ann Arbor
Registration for all events is at the Bernard Maas Picnic Shelter
The Huron River Challenge is a sanctioned paddling event of the Michigan Canoe Racing Association designed to bring an exciting day of canoe racing to the Huron River in Ann Arbor.
Event Schedule:
C-1 State Championship Race (10:00am) $10.00
Sponsored by Roman Design Architecture
The kickoff to the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature 25 – 30 solo canoes in a 6 mile race around Geddes Pond. This event will begin at 10:00 am with a mass start in Gallup Park and feature 1 large lap between US23 and Furstenburg Nature Area. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Bernard Maas Shelter.
C-2 Professional Race (12:30 pm) $25.00/boat (Expert 2 $20.00/boat)
Sponsored by Moore Pediatrics
The highlight event of the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature over 30 professional canoe racing teams competing in a “marathon style” event. The course is 15 miles long and includes a portage at the Geddes Dam. This event will begin with a mass start in Gallup Park. Registration is at the Bernard Maas Shelter.
Mentor Race (After C-2 Race) $FREE
The Mentor Race will commence upon the completion of the C-2 race. The race course will be a short circuit on Geddes Pond.
Food and Awards (After C-2 Race)
Join us for lunch and awards following the races.
Directions to:
Gallup Park
3000 Fuller Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI
From North:
(also if coming from East or West along I-96)
I-75 South to US23 South. When near Ann Arbor follow signs for M-14 E/US23 South.
CONSTRUCTION ALERT – new directions! Due to construction at the Geddes freeway exit, instead take the Plymouth Rd exit west to Huron Parkway. Turn left onto Huron Parkway south to Geddes/Fuller Rd. Turn right onto Fuller Rd. The entrance to Gallup Park is immediately on the left. Continue through Gallup Park to the last parking lot. Registration is at the Bernard Maas Shelter.
From South:
(also if coming from East or West along I-94)
CONSTRUCTION ALERT – new directions! Due to construction at the Geddes freeway exit, instead take US23 North to Washtenaw Rd exit west. Turn right onto Huron Parkway north. Turn left at Fuller Rd. The entrance to Gallup Park is immediately on the left. Continue through Gallup Park to the last parking lot. Registration is at the Bernard Maas Shelter.
***If the lot nearest the Picnic Shelter is full, please park in one of the other Gallup Park parking lots or at the Gallup Park boat launch.
Gallup Park
Gallup Park is one of the most popular recreation places in Ann Arbor. Bike paths run along almost the entire length of the race course. There are also playgrounds for the kids. Grills and picnic tables will be available for MCRA racers and families at the Wooden Picnic Shelter. The park is very popular, so the MCRA will receive a lot of exposure. Please try to make yourself available after the races to answer questions people might have about the MCRA and canoe racing in general. For information and a map of Gallup Park, go to: http://www.a2gov.org/government/communityservices/ParksandRecreation/parks/Features/Pages/Gallup.aspx
Lodging
The nearest campgrounds are located in Ypsilanti and Brighton. There are several hotels and motels in the Ann Arbor area if you wish to stay overnight.
Event director: Tim Feldkamp
734-668-7049
a2canoerace@gmail.com |
