# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Great River Race - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us on Sunday, August 9 to paddle on one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts.About this EventJoin Us for the 36th Annual Great River Race!Come join us on Sunday, August 9 to paddle on one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts. Help us celebrate the 36th year for the Great River Race on the beautiful North River. This awesome 7.5 mile race starts at Bridge Street Canoe Launch in Norwell and ends at Indian Head Drive in Hanover. Click here to see race map.Get competitive and race your friends and enjoy this outstanding view of the river! We time the race for paddlers to ride the incoming tide, but all paddlers must complete the race course in under 3 hours in order to avoid the tide turning. We recommend this for people who have some experience paddling and who are in good physical condition as the total mileage is 8.5 miles to the take out. All ages welcome. (Participants age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Any type of non-motorized watercraft is eligible to enter the race – even stand-up paddle boards! There is also the “Best Decorated Boat or Boater” division for the creative paddler.Funds raised through the Great River Race support the NSRWA’s environmental education and outdoor programs. Our programs are the perfect way for children and adults to fall in love with and protect local natural treasures, especially our waters. Help us to get 2,500 children and adults outdoors to explore nature and have an experience they’ll never forget!COST:This year’s Great River Race is $55 for the first participant per craft if preregistered by Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 noon. After that time, late registration will be $75 for the first participant per craft day of. Each additional participant on the same craft is $10. FundRacers race FREE when they raise $150 or more. The first 150 registrants get the collectible Great River Race T-shirt. All participants (including minors under 14 years of age) must have a signed waiver to participate in the race. The waiver is in the registration form.In the event of weather/extreme heat cancellation, refund requests must be made within 7 days of cancellation. After 7 days, ticket proceeds will automatically be converted to a donation to NSRWA, and an email showing the tax-deductible donation amount will be sent to each registrant.RACERS GET:A FREE ice cream coupon for JC’s Dairy in Hanover ($4 Value)A custom collectible 2026 Great River Race T-shirt (First 150 registrants)A FREE beer for those participants over 21 years of age, or FREE kombucha from IndieFermFree admission to the afterparty on August 9 including food, ice cream, games, and more!FundRacers who raise $150 or more pay no registration fee! Learn about FundRacing DIVISIONS:Rowing (Sliding Seat Single)Rowing (Fixed Seat Double)Rowing (Fixed Seat Single)Stand Up Paddle Board (Men)Stand Up Paddle Board (Women)Racing KayakKayak Single (Men)Kayak Single (Women)Kayak Double (All)Canoe Double (Men)Canoe Double (Women)Canoe Double (Mixed M/F)Canoe Family (At least 1 child under age 16)Canoe SingleSenior Division 65+Best Decorated Boat or BoaterREGISTRATION:This year’s Great River Race is $55 for the first participant per craft if preregistered by Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 noon. After that time, late registration will be $75 for the first participant per craft day of. Each additional participant on the same craft is $10.The race is scheduled for Sunday, August 9 with a 9:00am start. All participants should arrive for check-in between 7:30-8:30am. The race will start promptly at 9:00am.All participants (including minors under 14 years of age) must have a signed waiver to participate in the race. Waiver is in registration form.DETAILS & RULES:Start/FinishStart at the Bridge Street put-in in Norwell. Finish is before the Washington Street Bridge in Hanover (7.5 miles). Take out is at the Hanover Canoe Launch in Hanover (another 1 mile).All participants should arrive for check-in between 7:30-8:30am.Click here to see race map.All paddlers must complete the race course in under 3 hours in order to avoid the tide turning.RulesA US Coast Guard approved life jacket is required and must be worn at all times while on the river.There is absolutely no alcohol allowed during the race or you will be disqualified.All participants MUST have a signed waiver to participate in the race.In addition to the above race requirements it is strongly recommended that each racer/participant watch the following paddling safety video and follow the applicable recommendations below:If you there is sudden thunderstorm get to shore immediately and seek shelter in a building if possible if not stay low to the ground – do not seek shelter under a tree;Bring a protected, charged cell phone or other communication device;Race with a paddle buddy (someone who can accompany you in their own kayak/vessel);Let someone know when you start and finish the race;Bring an extra paddle or paddle float, a bailer, and flotation for your kayak, if needed;Water, snacks, & extra clothes in a dry bag.AWARDS CELEBRATION:All paddlers are invited to join us after the race as the fun continues at Ludden’s Ford Park (just a short walk from the takeout). The party will start at 11:00am with awards given around 12:00pm. Awards will be given in each category. There will be FREE food, ice cream, games, and more, plus a FREE beer for those participants over 21 years of age, or FREE kombucha from IndieFermEND OF RACE TRANSPORTATION:On race day, Sunday, August 9, transportation will be offered, free of charge, from the take out point to the racers’ vehicles after the live race from 10:15am-1:15pm. This is from the take out point at the Hanover Launch to the racers’ vehicles next to the race start line by the Bridge Street put-in in Norwell.CANCELLATION POLICY:In the event of cancellation, ticket proceeds will be converted to a donation to support NSRWA programming, and an email showing the tax-deductible donation amount will be sent to each registrant. The tax-decutbale amount will be determined by your registration amount reduced by the value of your t-shirt and the non-refundable fees charged by our ticketing platform. If you prefer to have a refund, a request must be sent to joe@nsrwa.org within 7 days of the original event date. Refund amounts would be reduced by the value of the commemorative shirts and the non-refundable fees charged by our ticketing platform. In the event of a cancellation, participants will receive an email and a text from 781-808-3194. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norwell/2026-great-river-race/100001990099031776 - **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, trips-adventures, workshops, parties, it, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Bridge St Canoe Launch - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 81.88, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Norwell - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Bridge St Canoe Launch - **lat**: 42.1563484 - **long**: -70.7752252 - **full address**: Bridge St Canoe Launch, 67 Bridge St, Norwell, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Great River Race - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/184d55c13c7c5808f5366ef81ca6215efb8d4ad4e6ac8df5ec2375c22bd70ef4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd5d1c5-gmir.jpg?v=1779462934 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Great River Race being held? - **A:** 2026 Great River Race takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Bridge St Canoe Launch, 67 Bridge St, Norwell, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Great River Race? - **A:** 2026 Great River Race is organized by North and South Rivers Watershed Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Great River Race is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Norwell, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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(NSRWA) is a non-profit grassroots environmental organization located on the South Shore of Massachusetts. The NSRWA was founded in 1970 and has grown to more than 1,700 members today, comprised of individuals, families, businesses, and other environmentally-concerned organizations. The membership comes primarily from the 12 towns within the watershed: Norwell, Hingham, Scituate, Marshfield, Hanover, Pembroke, Whitman, Hanson, Duxbury, Weymouth, Rockland and Abington plus Cohasset and Hull. The NSRWA was created by a handful of river-lovers bound together by an intense devotion to the natural beauty of the area and a strong commitment to protect these natural resources for their own and future generations.\r\nOUR PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT OUR WATERS: We believe that an educated and engaged citizenry will result in healthy rivers and watersheds, thus Educate + Engage = Healthy Rivers.\r\nOur goals for 2020 are to:\r\nEDUCATE; to serve as the primary source of watershed information in the region and to provide each student with at least one first-hand watershed experience.\r\nENGAGE; to strengthen our river based recreation and volunteer service programs to connect people to the rivers and watershed, and become a primary source of information for family outdoor activities.\r\nHEALTHY RIVERS; to inspire a community of stewards dedicated to a healthy and vibrant watershed through our own on the ground restoration projects to show people what a healthy river system is and how it supports the health of their community." } ] } ] ```