Abe’s River Race is a fun, family float that offers men, women and youth the opportunity to paddle 13.5 miles down the Sangamon River in canoes, kayaks and wooden boats. This year’s course is slightly longer than years’ past, running from Irwin Bridge to Lincoln’s Riverside Park. A shuttle will leave Riverbank Lodge in Petersburg at 9 a.m. to drop participants at Irwin Bridge for the 10 a.m. start time. Competitors will have until 3 p.m. to complete the course. The after party, which features live entertainment, food, plus local wine and beer begins at 2 p.m. at Riverbank Lodge. Awards and prizes for all nine divisions will be handed out during a post-race ceremony at 4 p.m. Although same-day registration will be available, advance registration is encouraged, and can be completed online at http://lincolnheritagewatertrail.org.
Abe’s River Race
Saturday, May 23, 7:30am
Riverbank Lodge
522 S. Sixth St., Petersburg
$30 per paddler
415-4378
A fun, family float
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