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ABOUT THE RACE
The race starts at 9:30 am at the
Hinckley Road Bridge. Go ten miles north from Mora on State Highway 65,
then east on County Highway 3, 2-1/2 miles to the Snake River. Instead of
driving to the starting area, you may wish to park at the finish line at
the Kanabec History Center in Mora (six blocks west on Forest Avenue from
Union Street, the main street in town). Buses and canoe trailers will
transport you and your canoe to the starting point. Please come early if
you wish to use this service. First buses will leave at 7:00 a.m. and last
buses at 8:30 a.m. RACE MAP
Canoes and kayaks will be started six at a time at one-minute intervals.
The course is about 24 kilometers long. Mean gradient throughout the course
is 5 feet per mile. Rapids are generally all Class I. Winning time is
usually about two hours, and the average finishing time is about three
hours. Legal flotation devices for each paddler are required. Participants
will not be permitted to start the race without them. Both floatation
devices and paddles must be in all participants' possession when crossing
the finish line. Minnesota law requires current canoe registration.
MORE INFORMATION
The Club has a limited number of aluminum canoes for rental. The price is
$50.00, which includes paddles and life vests. These canoes can be picked
up at the start area just before the race and dropped off at the finish
line, so you don’t need to transport them.
To rent one, contact: Gary or Carol Hushagen - hushagen@ubetnet.com - (320) 679-1838.
Your may also call the individuals listed
below for Snake River water level information or any other questions about
the race that you may have. Water levels on the Snake River react quickly
to rainfall and can rise or fall considerably within short time
intervals. Check this website for updates.
If you have a question about the size of your canoe and the class you
should be entered in, measure your canoe and decide the class before
you enter. If you are still in doubt, call one of the individuals below for
assistance.
Rita Sundberg
skimora@gmail.com
(612) 201-6681
Dick Smith
(320) 679-3215 (Evenings)
Pat Gorham
p.gorham@oakwoodproperty.com
(320) 679-1621 (Evenings)
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