QUANTICO, Va. — In 1861/1862 Confederate forces blockaded the Potomac River with the use of land based cannon and artillery pieces. One of the main gun batteries was located in the town of Evansport (present day Quantico). Union vessels travelling up and down the Potomac River were forced to run the blockade.
Make history, in a place of history. Come join us on Saturday September 20 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Blockade Run Kayak & Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Races being held on the same waters as the Confederate Blockade of the Potomac during the Civil War!!!
The Town of Quantico is pleased to partner with the Ft. Belvior/Quantico Chapter of Team River Runner and the American Canoe Association (ACA) in hosting this event.
This event will include the following races: 1K kayak race, 1K kayak 4-person team relay race, 1K SUP race, 1K SUP 4-person team relay, 250M Youth kayak race and 250M Youth SUP race. An awards ceremony will follow the races.
All equipment will be provided and is included in the registration fee. The registration fee for this event is $20 for adults, kids race for free. Same day registration will be available. This event is open to the public. Families and pets are welcome. Children 8 years old and over are welcome to participate but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
This event will be held at Raftelis Potomac River Park 408 River Road Quantico VA 2213.
To register please contact Mayor Kevin Brown at cell/text (571) 334-3432 or [email protected]. Find out more about this and other town events by visiting townofquantico.org or by searching for “Town of Quantico” on Facebook.
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