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July 26, 2025
Races will begin at approximately 9:15 AM

Peconic River Front
40 McDermott Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901

(Severe Weather date: July 27th)



REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total Price may be more or less based on additional registration options such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
MAY 31
RACE DAY
SUP - 12'6" & UNDER - 5MILE
SUP - OVER 12'6" - 5 MILE
SEA KAYAK - 5 MILE
UNLIMITED KAYAK - 5 MILE
SUP - OVER 12'6" - 2.5 MILE
SUP - 12'6" & UNDER - 2.5 MILE
RECREATIONAL CLASS KAYAK - 2.5 & 5 MILE
$90.73*
$101.08*
$111.43*
MIXED 2-PERSON CANOE/KAYAK - 2.5 MILE
$178.70*
$199.40*
$220.10*

*Includes processing fee

  • 9:15AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • 9:15AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • 9:15AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • (Includes Surf Ski)
    9:15AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • 9:30AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • 9:30AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • (Sit in/Sit on)
    10:00AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • (Sit in/Sit on)
    10:00AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • (All ages/any mix)
    10:00AM
    Price increase to $95 on 5/31
    Price increases to $105 on race day

  • (All ages/any mix)
    10:00AM
    Price increase to $190 on 5/31
    Price increases to $210 on race day

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PARTICIPANT INFO

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Please support the Paddle Battle Charities. Our mission is to raise money to save the Sea turtles by supporting The New York Marine Rescue Center. Your donation will go to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education, and research.

Suggested Amounts

READ & INITIAL

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless Paddle Battle Long Island, The Town of Riverhead, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.
$0.00

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Location Information

  • Peconic River Front
  • 40 McDermott Ave, Riverhead, NY, 11901 US
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July 26, 2025
Races will begin at approximately 9:15 AM

Peconic River Front
40 McDermott Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901

ABOUT

Our Race begins on the beautiful Peconic River in Riverhead NY! This is an excellent location for our two racecourses designed for all skill levels. The not-for-profit organization, The New York Marine Rescue Center, is hosting this fun-filled day of races to help them raise money to save the Sea Turtles.

AMENITIES

  • T-shirt 
  • Refreshments

AWARDS

  • Fastest Individual regardless of gender/craft in each 2.5 Mile and 5 Mile.
  • Fastest Individual regardless of gender/craft in the Team Challenge
  • Medals will be given out to first place winners in each age category for each respective class and race distance.

BENEFICIARY

Please support the Paddle Battle Charities. Our mission is to raise money to save the Sea turtles by supporting The New York Marine Rescue Center. Your donation will go to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education, and research. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, they are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.

CHECK-IN

7:00-8:30 (Tables at town docks, end of McDermott St. along riverside parking lot)
Check in to get your race bib and number, race info. etc.

Unloading - Arrive early to drop off your watercraft and park your vehicle at Riverhead town docks and parking area. We will be set up in the parking lot with ample space, along the riverside.

Riverhead Pre-Race - Estimated race start times will be given at check-in, depending on the number of registered paddlers in each respective class, will depend on when and which race we start and end with.

Announcements will be made for pre-race starts and a meeting to review rules, safety, race details, etc. You will load your watercraft at the town docks floating dock and paddle to the starting line to begin your race.

Races will begin approximately 9:15 am

9:15AM
SUP - 12' 6" & Under - 5 MILE
SUP - Over 12'6" - 5 MILE
Sea Kayak - Any Kayak 18' & Under - 5 MILE
Unlimited Kayak - Any Kayak Over 18' - 5 MILE (Includes Surf Ski)

9:30AM
SUP - Over 12'6" - 2.5 MILE
SUP - 12' 6" & Under - 2.5 MILE

10:00AM
Recreational Class Kayak - Up to 16' - 5 MILE (Sit in/Sit on)
Recreational Class Kayak - Up to 16' - 2.5 MILE (Sit in/Sit on)
Casual Paddle - 2.5 MILE (All ages/any mix)
Mixed 2-Person Canoe/Kayak - up to 17' - 2.5 MILE (All ages/any mix)

Click here for Corporate Team Challenge Race Info

COURSES

2.5 Mile Race (Click here for racecourse) - Recreational 
Race categories: Recreational kayak, Stand up paddleboards
Each category will go off separately.
This race is for fun and designed for the novice and less experienced paddler, but it’s still a race so bring your competitive spirit.
This distance is one lap around Colonel’s island and back to the start/finish line.
* We also have designed a 2.5-mile mixed doubles race for canoes and kayaks, any age group any mix {father son, mother daughters, you and your BFF} any way you want, but jump in and have some fun
Rentals for canoes and kayaks will be available for ($35.00 fee)

5 Mile Race (Click here for racecourse) - Competitive
Race Categories: Recreational kayak, Sea kayak, Unlimited kayaks, Stand up paddleboards
Each category will go off separately.
This race is designed for the serious competitive paddler.
This distance is two laps around the entire course, Colonels Island, and back to the start/finish line two times.

GETTING YOUR BIB

  • Pick up your race packet at the pre-registration table beginning 7:30am
  • Hurry; Register 3 weeks in advance to get a personalized bib with your name on it!

QUESTIONS

To reach us please visit our website, paddlebattleli.com
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RAIN DATE

In the event of severe weather look to the website & Facebook for confirmation of cancellation.
The alternate date is Sunday 7/27

RESULTS & PHOTOS

  • LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
  • Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats 

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