Whalon Lake 5K Dash for Cash

Discontinued - Whalon Lake, Bolingbrook, IL

Race Information

$100 CASH PRIZE FOR FIRST OVERALL FINISHER**

5k paddle race at Whalon Lake in Naperville, IL

Entry Fee: $20

Address: 1480 Royce Rd, Naperville, IL 60565

Register in person on race day or online at: https://racehub.racehubhq.com/races/WhalonLakeDashfortheCash2022

Race will be 3-4 laps around the lake. The exact course will depend on the weather conditions the day of the race.

The lake is small but deep and very fast! Beginners are welcome, please contact us if you need access to equipment. We will work to accommodate anyone interested in participating. There are ample viewing angles so bring the family!

**Members of St. Charles Canoe Club are not eligible for cash prize

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“You bring it we will have a class for it”   We look forward to seeing you!

Race Schedule


8:30AM - Registration Opens

9:45AM - Safety Meeting

10:00AM - Race Starts

11:00AM - Awards for Race (Once everyone is done)

11:30AM - 1/2 lap fun pursuit relay race

11:50AM - Awards for Relay Race


 Race Contact Info

Race Boat Classes


C1 Men

C1 Woman

C1 Masters

C2 Jr* (Under 18 years old)

C2 Mixed

C2 Standard

K1 Downriver Kayak

K1 Sea Kayak

K1 Olympic

K1 Open racing Kayak (any racing kayak)




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C2 Women 

Adult/Youth(>29,<15) 

Recreational/StockAlum -5 Mile

(non racing boats 1 or 2 person)

Short course SUP – 5 Mile (SUP – Stand Up Paddle)

Short course sea kayak

C2 Men's

C2 Master's (over 40)

K2 open


Race Results

Whalon Lake Race Course

 Note: We may modify the course due to the lake conditions on the day of the race. Details will be at the Safety Meeting.

Race will be 3-4 laps around the lake. The exact course will depend on the weather conditions the day of the race.