Pascagoula River Paddle Battle

Race Info:

Dip your paddle into one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s officially designated water trails and enjoy a uniquely adventurous perspective of the region’s abundant natural beauty and native wildlife.  The Pascagoula River, also known as the “Singing River”, is the largest free flowing (unimpeded) river system in the contiguous United States.

The Pascagoula River Paddle Battle is an 11.5 mile race down the Pascagoula River for all types of human powered paddle craft.  The race will begin at Little River Marina in Moss Point and end at the LaPointe-Krebs House in Pascagoula. Racers will drop their paddle craft at Little River Marina in Moss Point and then park their vehicles at LaPointe Krebs House in Pascagoula. Shuttles will be provided back to the race start.

Friday Night Packet Pick Up: October 17th from 6-8pm @ The Jury Room, 702 Delmas Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567

Race Start:

Little River Marina

3200 Dumas Road

Moss Point, MS 39562

Race Finish/Participant Parking/Shuttle Pick-Up:

LaPointe-Krebs House

4611 Hickory Street

Pascagoula, MS 39567

Fees:

The registration fee is $50 per person through May 31st, $60 per person through August 31st and after September 1st registration is $70.  Swag bag and event t-shirt guaranteed if registered by September 30th.  There is also a $10 fee to cover those who are not ACA (American Canoe Association) members.  If you are a member of the ACA, you will be prompted to enter your membership ID # and $10 will be discounted from your race fee.

Registration Fees are Non-refundable.  Last Day Registration is allowed but only in person at packet pick up and the fee is $80. Registration will not be allowed on race day.

What you get for your registration fee:

• A beautiful race course on the Pascagoula River - the largest unimpeded river in the lower 48 states!
• A race t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by Sept. 30th)
• A swag bag (New this year-Dry Bag)
• Lunch following the race with beverages (beer available for those over 21)
• A tour of the LaPointe-Krebs house and museum - one of the oldest houses in Mississippi!
• Custom trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category
• Free shuttle service to race start
• 4+ Safety boats
• Two pull-out points with shuttle service:  one at 5 miles, one at 9 miles
• Door prizes
• Post race party and 1:00 PM awards ceremony on the beautiful grounds of LaPointe-Krebs, over-looking the Pascagoula River
• An incredible day on the water with over 100 of your newest, closest friends - come paddle the Pascagoula!