Nelson Downriver Race
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Nelson Downriver Race
(Lower Tye River)
Saturday, May 11
Check in 9am-10:45am
Race Start: 11am
Awards: Approximately 1:30pm
All participants must have transportation available at the finish location. Please check in at the start location prior to going to the finish location to drop off vehicle.
**A shuttle will be available to bring racers back to the start location prior to the race. Shuttle will depart finish location promptly at 10:30am**
This 8 mile race is suitable for experienced canoe and kayak paddlers (up to Class II/III- white water).
Start Location: S. Powells Island Rd (Rt. 662) - 2 miles east from Tye River Rd.
Finish Location: Cedar Creek Rd - 0.2 mile west of Ruckers Run bridge
Register by May 10
Register by April 26 to receive a FREE event t-shirt.
(Course subject to change due to water level)
For more information call (434)263-7130 or roussos@lynchburg.edu
www.NelsonCountyVA.org Go to Events: Select Downriver Race
PRE-REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CUT OFF. WE WILL ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS ON SITE AT CHECK-IN PRIOR TO THE RACE.
WE WILL ACCEPT CASH OR CHECK ON SITE.