Paddlefest 2025 -- Competitive Races

Satisfy your need for speed at the Ohio River Paddlefest on Saturday, August 2. The Paddlefest races lead our flotilla of 2,000 recreational paddlers on an adventure down the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The 9.0 mile Seven Bridges Race at the Ohio River Paddlefest takes racers past the iconic Cincinnati downtown and under seven road, rail and pedestrian bridges connecting Ohio and Kentucky. Paddlefest races are part of the Waterman Series and Midwest Paddle League.

Learn more and register at ohioriverpaddlefest.org/racers.

NOTE: These details and registration links are for competitive racers only. Registration for Paddlefest recreational paddlers is separate and will open in March.

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