The Cinco De Mayo River City Challenge

On Saturday, May 5th 2012, Jacksonville will be holding its first paddle race to benefit the North Florida Land Trust. The event will take place in downtown Jacksonville on the St. Johns River. There will be a three-mile race as well as an eight-mile race, along with a festival and some great music! There are three divisions based on age and six race categories. The cost to paddle in the race is $40 per person which gets you entry into the race along with a T-Shirt and a goodie bag. There will also be a cash prize of $500 awarded to the fastest overall boat, and a cash prize of $200 to the fastest boat in the remaining two age divisions. Not only will there be a race, but there will also be something for everyone, from kids to seniors to bystanders! Friday, May 4th will kick off the celebrations with a captain’s party at River City Brewing Company. The day of the race will be filled with paddle races, festival vendors, fly-fishing clinics, a MOSH kids animal clinic, a stand up paddle board clinic, and a Guana Preserve presentation. After the last racers pass the finish line River City Brewery will feature the sounds of Mobros and the local band Saltwater Grass. There will also be an awards ceremony at the end of the day and a sea kayaking clinic. Parking will also be available at River City Brewing Company so you don’t have to hassle with trying to find a parking spot downtown! Want to get involved but aren’t too keen on joining the racers? Volunteers are always needed! To learn more about the event and to sign up to volunteer or paddle visit http://www.rivercitychallenge.org/ -Ashley Geary, Legal Intern