# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Welcome to the 29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic!  As a Favorite Destination Race, we offer one of the largest paddle categories on the East Coast!

The Key West Paddle Classic is officially ON for May 9th, 2026!

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with: Beachside Resort & Residences 🏝️

The event will be hosted start and finish right here at Beachside!! 🏁

New location, same awesome race. This one’s going to be epic. Stay tuned for the updated relay course map and exclusive room specials at Beachside and Blue Flamingo!

Join Florida Keys Watermans Company as we celebrate taking over as hosts of the Key West Paddle Classic!  The event has a long history, originating in 1997 under the direction of Micheal O'Shaunessy, and is celebrating its 29th year in 2026! Lazy Dogs hosted the event from 2013-2024 and graciously passed the torch to us for this year!   

If you have been a regular and racing the event for years, we thank you for coming back!  If it is on your race ‘bucket’ list, well my friends, THIS IS YOUR YEAR!  

Registration is now open via PaddleGuru. Expect nothing different!  An affordable race, a challenging course, and great stories of our paddle experience together on the water!



RACE INFO - Follow us HERE for updates! 

https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestClassic/

DATE: MAY 9, 2026



FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE - Please plan accordingly.



PRICING: 

April Registration: $155

Pricing will increase $10 per month until race day.



HOTEL BOOKING - Head to our website for links to hotels to book. 
https://www.floridakeyswatermancompany.com/keywestpaddleclassic

Room Rates at Blue Flamingo  
One King Bed: $229 Per Night

Room Rates at Hilton Garden Inn Key West:  Two Queen Beds: $249 Per Night


Room Rates at Beachside:

Standard  Rooms $239 Per Night

One Bedroom Suite Resort View $339 Per Night

One Bedroom Suite Water View $379 Per Night

Three Bedroom Suites $699 Per Night


Room Rates at Fairfield Inn Key West:

 King Bed: $264 Per Night
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/key-west/29th-annual-key-west-paddle-classic/200028495128251
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Key West
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040-4534, United States
- **lat**: 24.57135
- **long**: -81.75223
- **full address**: 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040-4534, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic being held?
  - **A:** 29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 08:00 am at 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040-4534, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic?
  - **A:** 29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic is organized by Florida Keys Watermans Company.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Key West, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 29th Annual Key West Paddle Classic sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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