Lake Metroparks Madhatters Canoe & Kayak Race – Geneva, OH 2026

Date
April 25, 2026
Location
Geneva, OH
Venue
1207-1285 Harpersfield Rd
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $50.00
Events
Pleasure Canoe, Over & Under Canoe, Coed Canoe, Masters Canoe, Double Kayak, Women's Solo Kayak
Includes
T-Shirt
Race begins at Ashtabula County Metroparks’ Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark and ends at Lake Metroparks’ Hidden Valley Park in Madison. Race course is 8.5 miles. MADDEST HAT CONTEST Are you mad? (All racers qualify!) Design a hat (or some sort of river-worthy headgear) and wear it April 25. The “maddest hat” wins a prize! The more creative, the better— just go crazy! Hats must be worn during the race and fit under bridges (clearance approx. 140 ft.). Registration ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 19.

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