Two Day Registration Options
Two-Day Recreational Challenge - 16 miles - Beginner
Includes the following events: Ellsworth-to-Central Lake Relaxed Paddle – 7 miles | 3.5 hours and Bellaire-to-Dockside Morning Paddle - 9 Miles | 4.5 hoursDay 1 Route: Ellsworth → Central Lake
Day 2 Route: Bellaire (Ohio Street) → Dockside Beach
Average time to complete each day is : 4 - 5 hours if going at a slow pace (based on paddling 2 mph)
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate / Recreational friendly
- Event Dates:
- Saturday September 19, 2026 - Sunday September 20, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 1:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $130.00 Festival Fee + $8.80 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $150.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 12:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $130.00 Festival Fee + $8.80 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $150.00 Festival Fee + $10.00 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 18, 2026, 6:00am EDT | $250.00 Festival Fee + $13.50 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.
Two-Day Intermediate Lake Challenge - 24 miles - Intermediate
Includes the following events: Ellsworth-to-Bellaire Challenge Paddle - 15 miles | 6.5 hours and Bellaire-to-Dockside Morning Paddle - 9 Miles | 4.5 hoursDay 1 Route: Ellsworth → Richardi Park
Day 2 Route: Bellaire (Ohio Street) → Dockside Beach
Difficulty: Moderate
- Event Date:
- Saturday September 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 3:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $140.00 Festival Fee + $9.40 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $160.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 12:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $140.00 Festival Fee + $9.40 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $160.00 Festival Fee + $10.60 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 18, 2026, 6:00am EDT | $250.00 Festival Fee + $13.50 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.
Two-Day Open Water Challenge - 32 miles - Advanced
Includes the following events: Ellsworth-to-Bellaire Challenge Paddle - 15 miles | 6.5 hours and Bellaire-to-Torch River Challenge Paddle - 17 miles | 7 hoursPaddlers registering for this challenge must have a minimum 12-foot boat, and kayaks must have watertight bulkheads.
Day 1 Route: Ellsworth → Bellaire (15 miles)
Day 2 Route: Bellaire (Ohio Street) → Torch River Bridge (17 miles)
Difficulty: Advanced
- Event Dates:
- Saturday September 19, 2026 - Sunday September 20, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 4:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $140.00 Festival Fee + $9.40 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $160.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 12:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $140.00 Festival Fee + $9.40 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $160.00 Festival Fee + $10.60 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 18, 2026, 6:00am EDT | $250.00 Festival Fee + $13.50 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.
Two-Day Chain of Lakes Endurance Challenge - 42 miles - Advanced/Expert
Includes the following events: Ellsworth-to-Bellaire Challenge Paddle - 15 miles | 6.5 hours and Bellaire-to-Elk Rapids Advanced Expedition- 27 miles | 9 hoursPaddlers registering for this challenge must have a minimum 12-foot boat, and kayaks must have watertight bulkheads.
Paddlers must be able to finish the Day 2 Route by 4 pm - a distance of 27 miles in 8 hours (average page of about 3.37 miles per hour.)
Day 1 Route: Ellsworth → Bellaire (15 miles)
Day 2 Route: Bellaire (Ohio Street) → Elk Rapids (27 miles)
Difficulty: Advanced/Expert
- Event Dates:
- Saturday September 19, 2026 - Sunday September 20, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 4:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $140.00 Festival Fee + $9.40 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $160.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 12:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $140.00 Festival Fee + $9.40 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $160.00 Festival Fee + $10.60 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 18, 2026, 6:00am EDT | $250.00 Festival Fee + $13.50 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.
Saturday, Sept 19 - Day 1 Registration Options
Ellsworth-to-Central Lake Relaxed Paddle – 7 miles | 3.5 hours
Route: Ellsworth → Central Lake
Average time to complete: 3.5 hours (based on paddling 2 miles per hour)
Difficulty: Easy / Beginner-Friendly/Recreational
- Event Date:
- Saturday September 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:15am EDT
- End Time:
- 1:00pm EDT
- Price:
- $100.00 Festival Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $110.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 9:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $100.00 Festival Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $110.00 Festival Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 18, 2026, 6:00am EDT | $170.00 Festival Fee + $11.20 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.
Ellsworth-to-Bellaire Challenge Paddle - 15 miles | 6.5 hours
Please note: To complete this during the designated event time, a paddler must be able to paddle at least 2.5 miles per hour.
Route: Ellsworth → Bellaire (Richardi Park)
Average time to complete: 6.5 hours (based on paddling 2.5 mph)
Difficulty: Intermediate / Advanced
- Event Date:
- Saturday September 19, 2026
- Start Time:
- 9:15am EDT
- End Time:
- 4:15pm EDT
- Price:
- $110.00 Festival Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $120.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 9:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $110.00 Festival Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $120.00 Festival Fee + $8.20 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 18, 2026, 6:00am EDT | $200.00 Festival Fee + $13.00 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.
Sunday, Sept 20 - Day 2 Registration Options
Bellaire-to-Dockside Morning Paddle - 9 Miles | 4.5 hours
Route: Bellaire (Ohio Street) → Dockside Beach
Average time to complete: 4.5 hours (based on paddling 2 mph)
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
- Event Date:
- Sunday September 20, 2026
- Start Time:
- 8:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 12:30pm EDT
- Price:
- $100.00 Festival Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $110.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 8:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $100.00 Festival Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $110.00 Festival Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 19, 2026, 6:00am EDT | $170.00 Festival Fee + $11.20 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.
Bellaire-to-Torch River Challenge Paddle - 17 miles | 7 hours
NOTE: Participants need at least a 12 ft boat; kayaks must have watertight bulkheads.
Route: Bellaire (Ohio Street) → Torch River Bridge
Average time to complete: 7 hours (based on paddling 2.5 mph)
Difficulty: Advanced
- Event Date:
- Sunday September 20, 2026
- Start Time:
- 7:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 2:30pm EDT
- Price:
- $110.00 Festival Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $120.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 8:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $110.00 Festival Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $120.00 Festival Fee + $8.20 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 19, 2026, 6:00am EDT | $200.00 Festival Fee + $13.00 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.
Bellaire-to-Elk Rapids Advanced Expedition- 27 miles | 9 hours
A minimum 12-foot boat is required, and kayaks must have watertight bulkheads.
Route: Bellaire (Ohio Street) → Elk Rapids
Average Time: 9 hours (based on paddling 3 mph)
Difficulty: Advanced
- Event Date:
- Sunday September 20, 2026
- Start Time:
- 7:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 4:30pm EDT
- Price:
- $110.00 Festival Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $120.00 after July 27, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026, 8:00am EST | July 27, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $110.00 Festival Fee + $7.60 SignUp Fee |
| July 28, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 12, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $120.00 Festival Fee + $8.20 SignUp Fee |
| September 13, 2026, 12:00am EDT | September 19, 2026, 7:30am EDT | $250.00 Festival Fee + $13.50 SignUp Fee |
Fundraiser Entries
The race fee is waived if you set up a fundraiser with a minimum of $1,000 donations.