Pontiac Canoe and Kayak Race
Sunday July 23, 2023 Play Park, Pontiac IL
Race information
Come and challenge your canoe, kayak, racing skills at the Illinois Paddling Council Pontiac Race, located Play Park, Pontiac IL on the Vermillion River (303 E Grove St, Pontiac, IL. This is a 9 mile upstream downstream race so no shuttling is required because the race starts and ends in the same location.
The Race upstream about 4.5 miles to a counterclockwise turn around a rock. After turning around the race ends at the start line. Total mileage about 9 miles. (See race course diagram below on this page)
Registration cost is $20.
Registration is done on the Day of the Race and opens at 8:30AM.
This race counts points towards for the IPC traveling trophies.
Race Schedule
8:30AM - Registration Opens
9:45AM - Safety Meeting
10:00AM - Race Starts
Awards after Race
No Shuttling - race starts and ends in the same location.
Race Contact Info
Tammy Josefik
Email: Josefikt@gmail.com
Phone: (815)674-7472
Illinois Paddling Council 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)
C2 Women
Adult/Youth(>29,<15)
Recreational /Stock Alum
C2 Men's
C2 Master's (over 40)
K2 open
If your boat does not fit into one of these classes a class will be made for it.
Pontiac Race Course
Note: The course maybe modified due to river conditions on the day of the race. Details will be at the Safety Meeting.
Course Overview
4.5 Miles Upstream 4.5 Miles Down Stream Total 9 miles
Turn around at Big Rock in River (4.5 miles from the start)
Race Photos
