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Registration is now open for the Shootout Race (May 4) and the Freedom Race (July 6). 
Register here!


Thanks to ETC Physical Therapy, Midwest Paddle Racing's newest sponsor!  ETC Physical Therapy wants to make sure you feel great after the race!  They have donated $150 in prize money, a beer tent (with free beer), and a massage therapist for both races!  Thanks ETC!!!!

Midwest Paddle Racing now intoduces the
MPR Point Series!


The MRP Series is a multi-race venue where individuals will compete throughout the season, and the top 4 will be named to:
Team Midwest Paddle Racing

Team MPR racers will be sponsored by MidwestPaddleRacing.com and Epic Kayaks for the remainder of the season and the following season.  They will be awarded trophies, team MPR race jerseys, and discounts to races in 2014. Read the full rules here.

 

Welcome to MidwestPaddleRacing.com !!!

Welcome to the site that is completely focused on Midwest paddling and racing. The sport and community have grown so much here in the Midwest, especially in the Mo/Kan region, and there is so much information out there that needs to be communicated. Now there is an website for it: MidwestPaddleRacing.com !!!

Wow that's great!!  I can't believe something like this has never existed before!  I know, right!  Read on:


This site describes the
evolution of Midwest paddling and what it is.  There is a great race calendar in full calendar format and in a downloadable word document, and a Midwest Paddle Racing Forum dedicated to things like racing, nutrition, training, rigging, and boat building.

Local Midwestern suppliers like Ron Ladzinski and Charlie Lockwood have become excellent ambassadors to the sport, and there is a page dedicated to all their goods and services. If you are
new to the sport or a veteran looking for some new equipment, call one of these guys.

What there's more?!  Yep

You will also find another page dedicated to protecting our rivers. It highlights two great Midwestern groups: Missouri River Relief and Friends of the Kaw. Read more about what they do and how you can be a part of this.
 
In addition to the website, Dark Horse Paddle Sports also manages and directs the Shootout Race (May 4th) and the Freedom Race (July 6th). You'll find all the information you need about these races including how to register. Sign up a month early and save $10 of race registration.


We have pages linked to many relevant Midwest river links in states such as Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Arkansas.

There is also a page that has many resources on boat building and boat rigging (Yeah, I know you are drooling already!)


It can't get better than that, can it?
  Well, actually it does!

We have an entire page dedicated to preserving the best of the best from Rivermiles.com forum pages.  That's right, it's like the national archives of Midwest Paddle Racing.  There is so much great and valuable information that has been buried in the cyberpages of the forums from years ago, and it could have been lost for ages.  Now it is here at your fingertips.

Enjoy... 

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