Tag: Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race

Mid-American Race June 1 on Fox River

The annual Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race is set for Saturday, June 1, but a recently discovered obstacle in the Fox River has caused race officials at the Fox Valley Park District to relocate one of its launch points. Due to construction on the Island Park pedestrian and railroad bridge...

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Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Saturday, June 3

By Tim Wagner Around the same time every June, brothers Pete and Daryl Simon spend a little over an hour and a half (give or take) trying to chase down family in the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race. It’s been a five-decade pursuit. “We’ve been beaten by brother Dave, brother...

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Canoes, kayaks, in Fox River Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race

More than 200 canoes and kayaks competed in the Fox Valley Park District’s Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race on the Fox River between both St. Charles and Batavia to Aurora Sunday, June 5. Held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the race featured two race lengths with start lines in...

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Return of Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race June 5

Paddlers of all ages and abilities are invited to an early Summer tradition that started in the 1960s. The Fox Valley Park District is pleased to announce the return of the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Sunday, June 5. Last run in 2017, the previous four Mid-Ams were canceled due...

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Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race canceled fourth year

Due to the level of uncertainty that remains this Spring, especially when events require planning and preparations months ahead, the Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) has canceled the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race, originally scheduled for early June. The year marks the fourth-consecutive year the Mid-Am has remained ashore, with...

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Fox Valley Park District forced into cancellation of Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race

The Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) continues to monitor the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, and adhere to recommendations set forth by local, State, and federal lawmakers, and health experts. As a result, FVPD officials have been forced to cancel several upcoming programs and events, including the Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race,...

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