The Town Challenge series in Steamboat Springs is expanding to the water, with the Town Challenge River Race Series starting Wednesday evening Here’s Recreation Supervisor Austin Cagaanan.
“And we just decided that it was time for us to get into the river game. This year, we wanted to add a river race series to be able to get all of those fun rafters and everybody else that loves to be on the river all year round. And try to add another event to their repertoire for the year.”
Wednesday, May 14, is the Yampa River Sprint. It’s a time trial starting at the 5th Street Bridge and ending at the D-Hole next to West Lincoln Park. There are four divisions: Whitewater and Inflatable Kayaks, Stand-Up paddleboards, and rafts. There will be racing on the next three Wednesdays.
A shuttle will help get racers up and down the river. Visit TownChallenge.com to register.
More details from the City of Steamboat Springs.
Town Challenge River Race Series – Race #1
- Wednesday, May 14 | Yampa River Sprint
- Join us for the first race of the inaugural Town Challenge River Race Series!
- The Yampa River Sprint will consist of a time trial starting at the 5th Street Bridge and ending at the D-Hole adjacent West Lincoln Park.
- Compete in one of four divisions – Whitewater Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs), Inflatable Kayaks (Duckies or Pack Rafts) and Rafts.
- Online registration is now available. Race day registration and check-in will take place at Workman Park/5th Street Bridge from 4:00 PM to 5:45 PM. Racing starts at 6 PM.
- There will be capacity limits for each race division, so register in advance online to secure your spot.
- Visit townchallenge.com for more information and to register.
- Stick around after the races for a fun post-race social at West Lincoln Park.
More series/race info if needed: https://www.steamboatsprings.net/1482/River-Race-Series
