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ABOUT THE RACE
The race starts at the Hinckley Road Bridge. Go 10 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. The first buses will leave at
7:00 a.m. and the 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.
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.
You 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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