The first ever Carvins Cove Paddle Race!
Crash the Cove is a unique opportunity to race your fellow paddlers on beautiful Carvins Cove! Load up your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and race the two-mile sprint or the five-mile distance course.
Race Details:
- Date: September 7, 2025
- Location: Carvins Cove, Roanoke, VA
- Cost: $30
Acceptable water craft: Canoe (tandem allowed), Kayak (tandem allowed), or SUP
Registration
Registration is open now, and slots are limited! Secure your spot today! Sign up before August 10th to get a free Crash The Cove t-shirt.
Event Schedule
8:00 AM – Check-in opens
9:00 AM – Mandatory race meeting
9:30 AM – Simultaneous race start for sprint and distance races
12:30 PM – Results, Awards
2:00 PM – Event concludes
Food and drinks provided for racers
Races will be timed and winners will be broken into gender, age, and boat classes.
Age Classes:
- Junior (15 – 18)
- Open (18 – 55)
- Masters (55+)
Gender Classes
- Men
- Women
Boat Classes
- Kayak under 14ft
- Kayak 14ft+
- Kayak Tandem
- Canoe 1 person
- Canoe tandem
- SUP 12’6″ and under
- SUP over 12’6″
Choose Your Challenge
2-Mile Sprint Course:
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Register Now
Register for a guaranteed t-shirt by August 10.
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