SAME DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Saturday, September 22, 2018 8:00 am to 30 minutes prior to race time(shirts not guaranteed; race bags available for the first 75 registrants) Come to White Cloud County Park, 680 E. Wilcox, White Cloud MI and sign up at the Chamber Booth.  

Paddle the White River; This featured section of the White River is sometimes shallow, has some quick turns, feisty rapids with rocky runs and low hanging limbs. It is best taken by paddlers in maneuverable kayaks. The ZZ Wild White River kayak Race is a timed coed event and the top 3 paddlers will receive awards.  Check in for all pre-registered paddlers is at the Chamber Registration booth no later than 12:30pm; Kayaks and Paddlers will be transported to Raceway Park (please let us know at check in if you will be transporting your kayak or yourself). 

COURSE DETAILS:

The run from Raceway Park to Flowing Wells Park is approximately 3 miles and usually takes about an hour to an hour and a half depending on water flow and how fast you paddle leaving plenty of time for dual event participation. If you think you have what it takes sign up for multiple events and take advantage of the dual participation discount.  There will be a shuttle provided to take you to the start and bring you back to the park.

Pre-registered paddlers will receive a long sleeve tec shirt, a bag packed full of great giveaways.  All Paddlers will receive a token for a free drink of choice at the End of the Trail Beer Tent and discounted camping fees.

RACE SITE AMENITIES:

  • On-Site Showers
  • Massage Therapist
  • Overnight Camping - Discounts available - click here for more details
  • Recovery Corner with fresh fruits, water and snacks
  • Best Barbeque Newaygo County has to offer!
  • Beer Tent including local craft beer and music

Dual Registration discounts apply when register for any of the following: 

Run on the North Country Trail; there are four opportunities for dual event participation: the 10 miler, the 10k and 5k runs and a 5k walk. New this year is the 1 mile family/pet walk. All of these events take you through Michigan's beautiful Manistee National Forest's on the scenic North Country Trail!

  • 10 Mile Run - Race starts at 8:30 am
  • 10k Run - Race starts at 9:00 am
  • 5k Run - Race starts at 9:35 am
  • 5k Walk - Walk starts at 9:35 am
  • 1 Mile Family/Dog Walk - Starts at 1:00 pm (advanced registration not required) *shirts not included

There are plenty of hills for the masochists who love them, but not so many that it's silly. The footing is usually excellent, but there are areas where your ankles will thank you for slowing down & watch for roots. Patches of sand will slow things down, but much of the course is pleasantly-packed dirt. However, THIS IS NOT A ROAD RACE. The terrain will be challenging, and may be very challenging if the weather has been unusually dry


Discounts for: Military, Law Enforcement , First Responders (includes Fire, ems, and emergency services), North Country Trail Association Members, Seniors and Students (18 and younger).

Register for more than one event and receive a multi event discount.


  • Kayak Race only - starts at 1:00 pm includes a long sleeve tec shirt, a bag packed full of great give-a-ways and a token for a free drink of choice at the End of the Trail Beer Tent!

    There are showers on site and a place to change. Bring the family and spend the day!

  • Kayak Race AND one of the following race choices: 10 Miler, 10k run, 5k run, or 5k Walk. Registration confirmation will be sent separately the the run of choice

    All pre-registered registrants will receive a long sleeve tec shirt, a bag packed full of great give-a-ways and a token for a free drink of choice at the End of the Trail Beer Tent!

    There are showers on site and a place to change. Bring the family and spend the day!

  • Kayak Race AND the Pet/Children's 1 Mile Walk. Walk begins at 1:00 pm

    All pre-registered registrants will receive a long sleeve tec shirt, a bag packed full of great give-a-ways and a token for a free drink of choice at the End of the Trail Beer Tent!

    There are showers on site and a place to change. Bring the family and spend the day!

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    WAIVER -

    By indicating your acceptance, you understand, agree, warrant and covenant as follows:
    I know that running a race is a potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury or death. I will not enter and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform this event, and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to any aspect of my participation in this event, including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the race and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with running in this event, including but no limited to: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, rocks, fallen trees, sand, mud, area dogs, and wildlife, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, and animals are not allowed in the race and I will abide by all race rules. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and inconsideration of your accepting my entry, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release The River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County, Newaygo County, the City of White Cloud and the North Country Trail Association, and all event sponsors, their representatives and successor s from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record of this event for any legitimate purpose.
    REGISTRATION AGREEMENT AND LIABILITY WAIVER (the "Agreement and Waiver")
    1. Authority to Register and/or to Act as Agent. You represent and warrant to The River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County that you have full legal authority to complete this event registration on behalf of yourself and/or any party you are registering (the "Registered Parties"), including full authority to make use of the credit or debit card to which registration fees will be charged. As used in this Agreement and Waiver, River Country Chamber refers to The River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County.
    If you are registering a child under the age of 18 or an incapacitated adult you represent and warrant that you are the parent or legal guardian of that party and have the legal authority to enter into this agreement on their behalf and by proceeding with this event registration, you agree that the terms of this Agreement and Waiver shall apply equally to all Registered Parties. By registering a child under 13, you agree and consent to the collection of that child's information which you provide for the purposes of registration.
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    YOU UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT IS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, AND THAT A REGISTERED PARTY SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE UNLESS THEY ARE MEDICALLY ABLE AND PROPERLY TRAINED. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT EVENTS MAY BE HELD OVER PUBLIC ROADS AND FACILITES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE EVENT AND UPON WHICH HAZARDS ARE TO BE EXPECTED. PARTICIPATION CARRIES WITH IT CERTAIN INHERENT RISKS THAT CANNOT BE ELIMINATED COMPLETELY RANGING FROM MINOR INJURIES TO CATASTROPHIC INJURIES INCLUDING DEATH. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT, YOU AND ANY REGISTERED PARTY, THE HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS OF YOU OR THE REGISTERED PARTY DO HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE AND CONVENANT NOT TO SUE ULTRASIGNUP FOR ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT BY YOU OR ANY REGISTERED PARTY.
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    You further expressly agree that this Agreement and Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Michigan and that if any provision of this Agreement and Waiver shall be found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and Waiver and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.
    BY INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEEMENT AND WAIVER, YOU ARE AFFIRMING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND WAIVER AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE SIGNING THE AGREEMENT AND WAIVER FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND INTEND BY YOUR ACCEPTANCE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.

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