71st Westfield River Wildwater Races
One of the country's oldest whitewater canoe, kayak and SUP races are taking place on the Westfield River once again on Saturday, April 18th. Participants challenge spring whitewater rapids and portage their boats around two dams for a fun and exciting paddling race that is filled with lifelong memories. The race takes place on a river that was given a “Wild & Scenic” designation by an act of Congress 31 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
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Classic Race - Solo/Single OC-1, K-1, SUP Closed
Online registration closed-
Select your class category below.
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$39.44
Early Bird - Best Deal! $35 + Fees
Apr 18 – Mar 15 -
$50.14
$45 + Fees
Mar 16 – Apr 12 -
$82.23
Last Chance! $75 + Fees
Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Classic Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Select your class category below.
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$76.88
$70 + Fees
Apr 18 – Mar 15 -
$98.28
$90 + Fees
Mar 16 – Apr 12 -
$162.48
$150 + Fees
Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Classic Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
Your team captain has already selected your team's class category.
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Expert Race - Solo/Single OC-1, K-1, SUP Closed
Online registration closed-
Select your class category below.
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$39.44
Early Bird - Best Deal! $35 + Fees
Apr 18 – Mar 15 -
$50.14
$45 + Fees
Mar 16 – Apr 12 -
$82.23
Last Chance! $75 + Fees
Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Expert Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Select your class category below.
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$76.88
$70 + Fees
Apr 18 – Mar 15 -
$98.28
$90 + Fees
Mar 16 – Apr 12 -
$162.48
$150 + Fees
Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Expert Race - 2 Person REC Canoe - Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
Your team captain has already selected your team's class category.
Meister - Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
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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$119.68
$110 + Fees
Apr 18 – Mar 15 -
$141.08
$130 + Fees
Mar 16 – Apr 12 -
$205.27
$190 + Fees
Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Meister - Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
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 Closed
Online registration closed-
Register for both Expert and Classic races. Select your class category below.
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$60.83
$55 + Fees
Apr 18 – Mar 15 -
$71.53
$65 + Fees
Mar 16 – Apr 12 -
$92.93
$85 + Fees
Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Classic Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
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$76.88
$70 + Fees
Apr 18 – Mar 15 -
$98.28
$90 + Fees
Mar 16 – Apr 12 -
$162.48
$150 + Fees
Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Classic Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
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Expert Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
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$76.88
$70 + Fees
Apr 18 – Mar 15 -
$98.28
$90 + Fees
Mar 16 – Apr 12 -
$162.48
$150 + Fees
Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Expert Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
Other Closed
Online registration closed-
Solo or Tandem paddlers in Canoes or Kayaks that do not qualify for existing Classic Race classes. This is a participatory category only with no awards but paddlers will be issued a finishing time.
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$39.44Apr 18 – Mar 15
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$50.14Mar 16 – Apr 12
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$82.23Apr 13 – Apr 18
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Event schedule
- Sat, April 18, 2026 9:30 AM - Expert Race start at Knightville Dam off of Rte 112
- Sat, April 18, 2026 11:00 AM - Classic Race start in the center of Huntington, just off the green bridge on Rte 112
- Sat, April 18, 2026 12:00 PM - River Celebration
- Sat, April 18, 2026 3:00 PM - Awards Presentation
Contact information
- Event contact
- Harry Rock, Race Director
- Phone
- 413.564.9863
- Website
- Visit website
Total raised
73 percent of the goal has been raised
