Join us right outside of Birmingham on the mighty Coosa to kick off summer with the Coosa River Ramble! This event will be open to families and spectators of all ages, and we’ll have vendors, music, kids activities, food trucks, and more during and after the race to create a fun-filled day at Lakeside Park!
THE RUNDOWN:
- Saturday, June 13th, 2026 (Races begin around 9am, event wraps up around 2pm).
- Events: 5k, 10k, 24k and a recreational fun float race
- Entry fee: $55 for all entries – Race shirt, swag bag and lunch provided for racers
- ENTRY DEADLINE: June 12th, 2026 (no race day registrations); May 29 to be guaranteed a t-shirt
- Awards for the top three in each division (age, gender and craft groupings)
- A signed waiver is required and is available online
- Coast Guard approved PFD and whistle required onboard all craft
- Contact Information: Abby Brown, [email protected]
- Online registration OPEN NOW!
ABOUT THE RACE
Whether you are new to paddlin’ or have been doing it for years, we hope you will join us for this fun event! You can pick between a 5k, 10k or 15 mile (surfski only) and choose to take it slow or try to win! Every racer will get access to pre-race yoga, t-shirt, race participation medal, stickers, and more!
Your registration includes entry to the race, swag bag, access to the fun before & after the race (yoga, raffles, vendors, music, etc), lunch, and of course the chance to win! You’ll also be making the world a better place by protecting the mighty Coosa!
Lakeside Park is an excellent venue for the Cossa River Ramble Paddleboard and kayak race. Logistically, the park has a well-sized beach for the start and finish line as well as docks and ramps.
There is abundant parking, restrooms and the race HQ pavilion. The park is less than 5 miles from Interstate 20, hotels and restaurants, several are within a mile.
Is your business ready to make a splash with a sponsorship? Email Abby at [email protected]!
Ready to race? Click the button below to register on PaddleGuru!
