70th Westfield River Wildwater Races
The country's oldest whitewater canoe, kayak and SUP races are taking to the Westfield River once again on Saturday, April 19th. Participants brave spring whitewater rapids and portage their boats around dams for the run of their lives. The race takes place on a river so pristine it was given “Wild & Scenic” designation by an act of Congress 30 years ago. Join us and make your own racing history!
CLASSIC RACE: 8 mile race starting in the center of Huntington with a mix of flat water, class 2 rapids, one class 3 rapid and two portages. All ability levels welcome.
MEISTER RACE: Expert Race competitors can choose to enter both events by registering in the Expert Race and then checking off the same class in the Classic Race. The two race times are combined to determine the 1st place finishers. Racers must use the same canoe, kayak or SUP, and the same partner if racing OC-2.
Registration fees
Classic Race - Solo/Single OC-1, K-1, SUP
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Select your class category below.
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Register for Classic Race - Solo/Single OC-1, K-1, SUP$35.00
Early Bird - Best Deal!
Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$45.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$75.00
Last Chance!
Apr 14 – Apr 16
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Classic Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Captain
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Select your class category below.
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Register for Classic Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Captain$70.00Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31
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$90.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$150.00Apr 14 – Apr 16
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Classic Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Partner
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Your team captain has already selected your team's class category.
Expert Race - Solo/Single OC-1, K-1, SUP
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Select your class category below.
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Register for Expert Race - Solo/Single OC-1, K-1, SUP$35.00
Early Bird - Best Deal!
Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31 -
$45.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$75.00
Last Chance!
Apr 14 – Apr 16
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Expert Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Captain
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Select your class category below.
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Register for Expert Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Captain$70.00Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31
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$90.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$150.00Apr 14 – Apr 16
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Expert Race - 2 Person REC Canoe - Team Partner
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Your team captain has already selected your team's class category.
Meister - Team Captain
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Register for the Meister if you plan to participate in both the Classic Race - 2 Person Canoe and the Expert Race - 2 Person Canoe. Your team of two must be the same two people using the same canoe for both events. Select your class below.
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Register for Meister - Team Captain$110.00Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31
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$130.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$190.00Apr 14 – Apr 16
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Meister - Team Partner
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Join your team captain by registering for the Meister if you plan to participate in both the Classic Race - 2 Person Canoe and the Expert Race - 2 Person Canoe. Your team of two must be the same two people using the same canoe for both events. Your team captain has already selected your team's class category.
Meister - Solo/Singles OC-1, K-1, SUP
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
Register for both Expert and Classic races. Select your class category below.
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Register for Meister - Solo/Singles OC-1, K-1, SUP$55.00Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31
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$65.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$85.00Apr 14 – Apr 16
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Classic Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Captain
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
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Register for Classic Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Captain$70.00Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31
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$90.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$150.00Apr 14 – Apr 16
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Classic Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Partner
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
Expert Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Captain
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
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Register for Expert Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Captain$70.00Now registering Feb 1 – Mar 31
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$90.00Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$150.00Apr 14 – Apr 16
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Expert Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Partner
Price changes in 1 month 8 days-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Rock | $1,065.85 |
| 2 | Tom & Nancy Condon | $533.35 |
| 3 | Illtyd & Mary Fernandez | $267.10 |
Event schedule
- Sat, April 19, 2025 9:30 AM - Expert Race start at Knightville Dam off of Rte 112
- Sat, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - Classic Race start in the center of Huntington, just off the green bridge on Rte 112
- Sat, April 19, 2025 12:00 PM - River Celebration
- Sat, April 19, 2025 3:00 PM - Awards Presentation
Contact information
- Event contact
- Race Managing Director- Kathryn Koegel
- wrwraces@gmail.com
- Phone
- 917 805 1989
- Website
- Visit website
Countdown to event
Total raised
11 percent of the goal has been raised
