Another August 26 possibility for you! Weldon to Blanchette Landing (20 miles) or the long race, Klondike to Blanchette Landing (30 miles) on the Missouri makes a great race with a friendly and home-grown feel for someone who wants to try kayak or canoe racing. It's also a good time for experienced racers. It is a fundraiser for Greenway Network, who keep an eye on local water quality and do river cleanups with the $ they raise. Check out the website for Race for the Rivers. The Missouri is becoming well-known for paddle racing for lots of good reasons. It's faster than most and it usually has lower waves than other big rivers.