Events

Wanted: Paddlers! Come enjoy our beautiful river!

 This event offers a unique paddling experience up the South Llano River then back down again. Inspired by kayaking enthusiasts and participants of Texas Water Safari boat racing events, the inaugural Up and Back Boat Race was held in 2017 and marked the first kayak/canoe open boat race hosted on the South Llano River.

 Racers have 12 hours to finish the 35-ish mile course that both starts and ends at Lake Junction in the city's municipal park. Competitors boat up the South Llano River to the "First Crossing", turn around and boat back to the South Llano Bridge. Divisions include tandem, men's solo, women's solo, and SUP. Any man-powered craft is permitted. All racers who complete the race within the 12-hour time frame will be entered into the finisher's drawing for prizes.  The most challenging portion of the route is said to be paddling upstream through rapids and rocks. 

Sunday’s Junior race will start and end at Lake Junction with the turnaround at Flatrock Crossing. Ages 9 to 13 can go solo; age 8 and under must participate with an adult.

 Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is only available through raceentry.com. Same day registration is $25 more, and t-shirt sizes may be limited at that time. 

Register here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/2024-up-and-back-boat-race/2025/register

Wanted: Paddlers! Come enjoy our beautiful river!

 This event offers a unique paddling experience up the South Llano River then back down again. Inspired by kayaking enthusiasts and participants of Texas Water Safari boat racing events, the inaugural Up and Back Boat Race was held in 2017 and marked the first kayak/canoe open boat race hosted on the South Llano River.

 Racers have 12 hours to finish the 35-ish mile course that both starts and ends at Lake Junction in the city's municipal park. Competitors boat up the South Llano River to the "First Crossing", turn around and boat back to the South Llano Bridge. Divisions include tandem, men's solo, women's solo, and SUP. Any man-powered craft is permitted. All racers who complete the race within the 12-hour time frame will be entered into the finisher's drawing for prizes.  The most challenging portion of the route is said to be paddling upstream through rapids and rocks. 

Sunday’s Junior race will start and end at Lake Junction with the turnaround at Flatrock Crossing. Ages 9 to 13 can go solo; age 8 and under must participate with an adult.

 Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is only available through raceentry.com. Same day registration is $25 more, and t-shirt sizes may be limited at that time. 

Register here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/2024-up-and-back-boat-race/2025/register

Wanted: Paddlers! Come enjoy our beautiful river!

 This event offers a unique paddling experience up the South Llano River then back down again. Inspired by kayaking enthusiasts and participants of Texas Water Safari boat racing events, the inaugural Up and Back Boat Race was held in 2017 and marked the first kayak/canoe open boat race hosted on the South Llano River.

 Racers have 12 hours to finish the 35-ish mile course that both starts and ends at Lake Junction in the city's municipal park. Competitors boat up the South Llano River to the "First Crossing", turn around and boat back to the South Llano Bridge. Divisions include tandem, men's solo, women's solo, and SUP. Any man-powered craft is permitted. All racers who complete the race within the 12-hour time frame will be entered into the finisher's drawing for prizes.  The most challenging portion of the route is said to be paddling upstream through rapids and rocks. 

Sunday’s Junior race will start and end at Lake Junction with the turnaround at Flatrock Crossing. Ages 9 to 13 can go solo; age 8 and under must participate with an adult.

 Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is only available through raceentry.com. Same day registration is $25 more, and t-shirt sizes may be limited at that time. 

Register here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/2024-up-and-back-boat-race/2025/register

Wanted: Paddlers! Come enjoy our beautiful river!

 This event offers a unique paddling experience up the South Llano River then back down again. Inspired by kayaking enthusiasts and participants of Texas Water Safari boat racing events, the inaugural Up and Back Boat Race was held in 2017 and marked the first kayak/canoe open boat race hosted on the South Llano River.

 Racers have 12 hours to finish the 35-ish mile course that both starts and ends at Lake Junction in the city's municipal park. Competitors boat up the South Llano River to the "First Crossing", turn around and boat back to the South Llano Bridge. Divisions include tandem, men's solo, women's solo, and SUP. Any man-powered craft is permitted. All racers who complete the race within the 12-hour time frame will be entered into the finisher's drawing for prizes.  The most challenging portion of the route is said to be paddling upstream through rapids and rocks. 

Sunday’s Junior race will start and end at Lake Junction with the turnaround at Flatrock Crossing. Ages 9 to 13 can go solo; age 8 and under must participate with an adult.

 Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is only available through raceentry.com. Same day registration is $25 more, and t-shirt sizes may be limited at that time. 

Register here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/2024-up-and-back-boat-race/2025/register