Captain Quarters to Downtown  7 Mile Race

 

This is a 7 mile flat-water event that starts river left at Captain's Quarters on Harrods Creek. Paddlers will streak downstream towards the heart of the city Louisville.  As the Ohio River is a major navigational waterway there is commercial and pleasure boat traffic. We are shooting for a downwind or flatwater experience; , if the weather cooperates. Paddlers will  past the historic Louisville Water Tower, Beargrass Creek, an urban stream in the process of restoration, and ultimately end up at the Community Boathouse dock not far from the beautiful skyline of the Louisville. This event is the perfect distance and course if you’re looking for an adventurous challenge. Depending on your experience, it will take between 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours to complete the course. This is a great opportunity to get into the racing scene, to push you body, and to see what you can do.

Friday TBD

  • 3 P.M - 7 P.M: Check-in at Community Boathouse (1325 River Road, Louisville, KY).

Saturday TBD

  • 9:30 A.M: Boat Drop Off opens at Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille Launch Area (5700 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect, KY 40059)

  • 10A.M: 7 Mile drive through check - in starts at Community Boathouse (1325 River Road, Louisville, KY)

  • 10:45 A.M: 7 mile shuttle begins running from Louisville Community Boathouse

  • 11 A.M: 7 Mile Race & Float Start at Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille Launch Area

  • 1 P.M: Cut-off time for 7 mile Race

  • 3 P.M: Awards Ceremony at Louisville Community Boathouse

Course Map

 

Cost

  • Registration opens April 1st: $45

  • Register by April 1st - August 1st: $50 (SAVE $5)

  • Register by August 2nd - September 1st: $55 (SAVE $10)

What you get in return for your registration fee

  • A truly unique odyssey on the Ohio River as its transitions from the lush green rural landscape of the Ohio River valley to the skyline of downtown Louisville.

  • Shuttle buses for transportation from the finish line to the start on race morning.

  • Great Ohio River Odyssey Shirt

  • Finisher’s Medal

  • Support boats stationed along the course all day in case they are needed.

  • Professional medical and communications coverage on the course.