Prairie State Canoeists
A Northeast Illinois Canoe and Kayak Club
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: DesPlaines River Skill Level: Advanced beginner Category: Paddling event Details: This post is for information only.
Be among the first to sign up for this year’s race, held on May 17. We open registration on our website at midnight on Monday, March 1.
As always, we have the 5.25 mile minithon plus the 18.5 mile marathon and we welcome everyone from seasoned racers to occasional paddlers! Check out our boat classes (we even have a new one this year!) and all the race details at canoemarathon.com so you’re ready to register.