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Chicago River Flatwater Classic

Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CT)

Chicago, IL

Chicago River Flatwater Classic

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Adult - nonmember Ended $30.00 $0.00
Adult - member   more info Ended $25.00 $0.00
Youth (15 years or younger) Ended $15.00 $0.00
Goose Island lunch pre-order Ended $7.00 $0.00
Paddle-a-thon support Ended

Event Details

Who
Friends of the Chicago River and 1,100 volunteers, spectators, and participants of all skill levels ranging in age from six to 86, paddling 26-foot long voyageur canoes and standard canoes and kayaks.

What
Chicago River Flatwater Classic canoe and kayak race.

When
Sunday, October 4, 2009, 10 a.m.

Where
Paddlers begin the 7 ¼ mile course at Clark Park (3400 North Rockwell) and paddle south to the finish at Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown (300 West 19th Street).  Along the way, participants enjoy all of the visual splendor that the Chicago River has to offer, including the wooded riverbanks of the north side neighborhoods, the industrial corridor surrounding Goose Island, and the awe-inspiring panorama of downtown as seen from the river.

The Finish
Festivities at the Finish at Ping Tom grow larger each year. There are refreshments for sale, music, outdoor equipment vendors and ample opportunity to get to know the people who compete, or just float through, in the Flatwater Classic. Past years’ activities include free canoe rides, massages, food and gift venders, and sponsor promotions.

When & Where


Paddlers begin the 7 ¼ mile course at Clark Park (3400 N. Rockwell, Chicago, IL) and paddle south to the finish at Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown (300 W. 19th Street).
3400 N. Rockwell St.
Chicago, IL 60618

Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CT)


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Friends of the Chicago River



For over three decades, Friends of the Chicago River has helped create a greener, more accessible, and better cared for river. Friends is a nonprofit organization.