Registration is Now Open For Run of the Charles

Registration now open for the 36th annual Run of the Charles: Boston’s Premier Paddling race, taking place on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Thousands of racers and spectators will gather to kick off the paddling season with the biggest and the best paddling race in New England! Register early for discounted prices starting at $45.00 per paddler.

Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), host of the Run of the Charles: Boston’s Premier Paddling Race, is a research and advocacy organization that works to protect and restore the Charles River and its watershed. CRWA develops science-based solutions for water resource issues that not only restore the Charles, but also help communities adapt to climate change and promote public access to parks and open space. The organization uses a three-pronged approach to protect the river and its communities – science, advocacy and urban design. Each strategy relies on the others to succeed.

“Everyone throughout New England looks forward to this exciting event every year,” said CRWA Executive Director Robert Zimmerman. “Paddlers travel from all over the United States to participate in this annual event on Boston’s famed urban river.”

The Run of the Charles welcomes paddlers with all different skill levels. The 24-Mile Canoe Relay is perfect for both corporate and university team building and consists of five legs with two paddlers per leg. Other options include 19-, 9-, and 6-mile races which can be completed with one person or more depending on the type of boat used!

These races bring paddlers through Needham, Dedham, Wellesley, Newton and Watertown finishing at the Finish Line Festival at DCR’s Artesani Park in Brighton, where spectators watch and celebrate with live music, picnics, and concessions.

The Charles River Watershed Association is a non-profit organization committed to protecting and enhancing the health, beauty and accessibility of the Charles River and its watershed.

Sponsors of this year’s race include Boston Duck Tours, ESP Solutions, Paddle Boston, New England Biolabs, BR+A, Tetra Tech and the Horsley Whitten Group. There is still time for your company to sponsor this annual event to help meet your marketing goals and to show your commitment to the environment. For more information on sponsorship, registration or any other aspect of the race, please call (508) 698-6810 x10, email rotc@crwa.org or visit www.charlesriver.org/ROTC.