43rd Annual St. George River Race
This charity river race is part of the national circuit and times count toward national rankings. Race solo or in pairs. Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and more are welcome!
Advance Registration Pricing:
$30 - Solo
$55 - Pairs
Proceeds raised from these events benefit WCY Aquatics programs including scholarships for Red Cross Lifeguard Certifications and the First Grade Swim Safety Course offered in coordination with schools county-wide to give kids a hands on opportunity to develop confidence and safe practices around water. The Waldo County YMCA is a 501©(3) non-profit serving Waldo County since 1977.
The right to reject any entry is reserved. Applications for all entrants under 18 years of age must be co-signed by a parent or guardian on the day of the race.
Starting will be based on order of registration.
St. George Race Packet Pick up will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Searsmont Methodist Church in downtown Searsmont.
First paddlers start at 11 a.m.
Date and Time
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Saturday, March 30
8:30 am - Packet pick-up and registration
11am - Races start
Location
This section of the St. George River begins near downtown Searsmont and ends 5.5 miles to the south at the ME-105 bridge in Appleton. Put in near the ME-131 bridge 100 yards west of the US Post Office and 200 yards east of the Fraternity Village Store. A dirt lot east of the river provides plenty of parking and easy access to the river. The Ghent Road Bridge, about 2.5 miles into the trip, provides an alternative put-in or emergency take-out, although access is difficult due to the steep riverbank. The normal take-out is 3 miles farther down the river on the right, just after passing beneath the ME-105 bridge. Parking is available in a dirt lot just uphill from the take-out.
Fees/Admission
Advance Registration Pricing:
$30 - Solo
$55 - Pairs
