The Carvins Cove Paddle Race!
Crash the Cove is a unique opportunity to race your fellow paddlers on beautiful Carvins Cove! Hosted by PlayRoanoke in collaboration with Revolution Rowing, this event invites you to load up your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and race the two-mile sprint or the five-mile distance course.
2026 Race Details:
- Date: August 30th, 2026
- Location: Carvins Cove, Roanoke, VA
- Cost: $45
2025 Crash the Cove Recap Video
2026 Event Schedule
8:00 AM – Check-in opens
9:00 AM – Mandatory race meeting
9:30 AM – Race start for 2-mile and 5-mile rowing sculls
9:35 AM – Race start for all other 2-mile and 5-mile paddle crafts
12:30 PM – Results, Awards
2:00 PM – Event concludes
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+)
Boat Classes
1. Double Scull
2. Single Scull- racing shell
3. Single Scull- 24’ and under
4. Single Scull- 21’ and under
5. Kayak- 10’ and under
6. Kayak- 14’ and under
7. Kayak- 14’+
8. Kayak- Tandem
9. Canoe – single
10. Canoe- tandem
11. SUP- 12’ 6” and under
12. SUP- 14’ and under
13. SUP- Unlimited
Choose Your Challenge
2-Mile Sprint Course:
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