The Tupper Lake 8-Miler takes place annually in June as a part of Celebrate Paddling ADK, a month-long festival featuring paddling activities, races, events, lectures, classes and more. The race starts at the Town of Tupper Lake Boat Launch on State Route 30. The course takes paddlers to the Route 30 bridge, up the Raquette River to the Oxbow and then back to the boat launch.
The Tupper Lake 8-Miler is a New York Paddlesports Race Association (NYPRA) points race for canoes and kayaks. There will also be a special class and awards for packboaters. The entry fee is $30; the first 60 registrants will receive a t-shirt. An awards ceremony and barbeque will be held after the completion of the race. All race proceeds support the Adirondack Health Foundation’s Heart Health Initiative.
To register in advance, visit 8miler.com. Onsite registration will run from 9 until 10:30 am on the day of the race. For race questions, contact Roger Gocking at rgocking@roadrunner.com or (518) 354-8377.
Celebrate Paddling is a collaboration between St. Regis Canoe Outfitters, Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters, Raquette River Outfitters, Mac’s Canoe Livery, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Guide ADK, the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism. Additional financial support is provided by Explore Adirondack Frontier.
To learn more or see the full schedule of events, visit celebratepaddlingadk.com.
Photo of Tupper Lake 8-Milers paddling on the Raquette River provided.
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