Join us on Saturday, June 6 for the 2026 Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race! We’ll paddle down the Fox River from either St. Charles or Batavia and end with a party in the park! T-Shirt size request is only guaranteed if registration is made by May 24. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 3. Register online Download the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Form Canoe Divisions Youth – Any canoe type; both paddlers must be 17 or younger; portage assistance allowed Adult/Youth – Any canoe type; adult must be 30 or older; youth must be 17 or younger Women’s Competitive – 18 years and older; maximum boat length 18-6 Men’s Competitive – 18 years and older; maximum boat length 18-6 Women Masters – 40 years and up; maximum boat length 18-6 Men Masters – 40 years and up; maximum boat length 18-6 Century – Two paddlers, combined age 100 or more Mixed Couple – Man-and-woman team; any age Single Paddler – One paddler; single-blade paddle, no Olympic specs Kayak Divisions Women’s Short – Any kayak up to 15 feet; no downriver or racing kayaks Men’s Short – Any kayak up to 15 feet; no downriver or racing kayaks Women Masters – 40 years and up; any kayak Men Masters – 40 years and up; any kayak Women’s Long – Any sea kayak up to 18 feet, excluding ICF kayaks, ICF trainers and surf skis Men’s Long – Any sea kayak up to 18 feet, excluding ICF kayaks, ICF trainers and surf skis Tandem – All ages; any tandem paddler kayak Recreational Non-competitive; no award given; any canoe or kayak; assistance is allowed on portages Sponsors Presented by Konen Insurance and Fabulous Fox National Water Trail Thru Kane County. Sponsored by Artlip and Sons, Inc. and Orthodontic Experts.
