Jen McKenna Paddle and Run

Welcome to the 2024 edition of the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 4.0. Join us for this great event experience. The Jen McKenna Paddle and Run will return to its location at Higgens Point. We are offering two race distances this year: the normal short course and the brand new long course. Short course: Athletes will begin just east of the Higgens Point boat launch and paddle around Higgens Point into Blue Creek Bay to the turn around and double back to the paddle exit. Paddle distance is approximately 1.6 miles. Then, runners head along the Centennial Trail to the turn around and double back before a short trail run and finish at the Higgens Point Park at the end of the Centennial Trail. Run distance is approximately 4 miles. This is an individual or 2-person team (1 paddler, 1 runner) event. Long Course: It will be a paddle-run-paddle-run event. Athletes paddle into Blue Creek Bay to the day use park on the east side, disembark and head out on the Blue Creek Trail system, doubling back to the day use park, paddle back to Higgens Point, and disembark to run the Centennial Trail to the turn around, and double back to the day use park at Higgens Point. Total distance will be approximately 10 miles.

Awards will be given for the top 3 men and women for short and long course and top team (short course only). Participants will also enjoy a post-race event of food and beverages.

Schedule:

7:00am - Venue opens

8:50am - Mandatory Long course briefing

9:00am - Long course start

9:20am - Mandatory Short course Briefing

9:30am - Short course Start

11:00am - Paddle cut off time

11:45am - Awards 

12:30pm - Event finishes

Register Cost: $75-$140

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