Blazing Paddles
The Fourth Annual Blazing Paddles on Saturday, July 23, 2022 is a Paddlefest for kayaks, canoes, standups, and surf skis on the Cuyahoga River, a historic and scenic body of water that's risen like a Phoenix since the June 22, 1969 fire ignited the global environmental movement. The comeback Cuyahoga River now serves as an economic driver for the region as developers follow the bike and pedestrian trails and parks spreading across the Cuyahoga River Valley, part of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. Registration for 4th Annual Blazing Paddles recreational paddle and races has yet to open!
The Dave Vasarhelyi Memorial Recreational Paddle & Float will take on a curvy, 8.6-mile urban waterfront journey that flows past a unique mix of riverfront sites where iconic pyramids of sand and stone stand in contrast to paved paths and green-spaces. 4 days before Blazing Paddles we will provide you with a digital guide that will allow you to explore and experience Cleveland's waterfront history and learn about current stakeholder operations. Choose one of three turnaround points to suit your needs!
You can also race Blazing Paddles (registration for 2, 5.4 & 13-mile races is on Paddle Guru) or by registering here, you can take your time to enjoy a fun, relaxed, self-guided curated journey with your paddling friends on Cleveland's vibrant, scenic, and historic Cuyahoga River. If you don't own a kayak, you can rent a single or tandem during the registration process!
“When you participate in Blazing Paddles on Cleveland’s vibrant, scenic, and historic Cuyahoga River, you’ll be a reminder of the positive catalytic effects recreational tourism has on local and regional economies.”
No Refunds - No Transfers - No Rollovers
Registration fees
Recreational Distance Closed
NOTE: This site is ONLY for the 8.6 mile (up to) recreational paddle/float. If you want to race in the 2, 5.4 or 13 mile races, please register at Paddle Guru! (link above). For your entry fee you'll receive a cool Blazing Paddles tee, a decal, a box lunch and a bottle of water, and you'll be contributing to Share the River's 501(c)(3) motion to promote and facilitate the safe and shared recreational use of the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie and provide recreational opportunities for urban youth. Participants who register after July 17 may not be guaranteed a t-shirt at check-in so PLEASE register in advance. Like now...We will host a post-event t-shirt pick-up at Brick & Barrel Brewing the week of August 8. Want to be part of Blazing Paddles Paddlefest but don't have a kayak? You can rent a single or tandem from us! Paddler instructions will be e-mailed Thursday afternoon, July 21, 2021.
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$40.00
Up to 8.6 Mile Course
Jun 18 - Jul 24
Course Maps
Contact information
- Event contact
- Share the River
- sharetheriver3@gmail.com
- Phone
- 1 216-496-3763
- Website
- Visit website
