Root River Paddle Challenge

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Discover the Root River Paddle Challenge! Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM Starting at Linwood Park (Hwy 38 & 5 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI)

Embark on an 8-mile paddling adventure through the scenic waterways of Caledonia in Racine County. The Root River offers a unique variety of paddling experiences, from tranquil lake sections to exciting rapids, all while surrounded by beautiful rural woodlands, parks, and wetlands. This approximately 2.5-hour journey concludes at the Horlick Dam.

Event Details:

• Start Location: Linwood Park, 5 Mile Road – Franksville, Village of Caledonia
• Finish Location: Horlick Dam
• Distance: Approximately 8 miles
• Estimated Duration: About 2.5 hours

Pre-Paddle Information:

• Packet Pick-up: Saturday, May 10th at 12:30 PM at Linwood Park.
• Shuttle Service: For your convenience, drop off your kayak/canoe at Linwood Park. Please then drive your vehicle to the Horlick Dam. A shuttle will be available to transport drivers back to the starting point. To maximize shuttle space, groups are requested to limit to one driver per group.
• Driving Directions to Horlick Dam (from Linwood Park): Head east on 5 Mile Road, turn right onto Hwy 31, then turn left onto 4 Mile Road. Proceed to Green Bay Road and turn right onto Rapids Court (you'll see a BP gas station on the corner). Horlick Dam will be on your right, just past the southern end of the airport and before Rapids Drive.

Event Schedule:

• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Participant Check-In & On-Site Registration
• 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Paddle Launch Window
• 4:00 PM: Expected Finish Time at Horlick Dam

If your group wishes to launch together, please notify event staff upon arrival, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Important Safety Reminder: All participants must bring their flotation devices (life vests), except those renting equipment. A limited number of loaner vests will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

It is mandatory that you have a life preserver and always wear it, it may save your life. 5Kevents.org, LLC, and all associated parties assume no responsibility. You are participating in this event at your own risk. 

See you soon!

The staff at 5Kevents.org

Root River Paddle Challenge 

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Features:

• T-Shirt (Optional - fee applies)
• Complimentary Beverages
• Finsher's Medal
• Snacks

Course Description:

Starting at Linwood Park, 5900 5 Mile Road – Franksville, Town of Caledonia, and ending at Horlick Dam. The course is approximately 8 miles and takes about 2 -2.5 hours to complete. 

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Watercraft Rentals

Canoe and kayak Rentals are AVAILABLE!

Rentals are $35 - Single and Tandem Kayaks are available as well as Canoes.  

Life Preservers

All participants must provide their life preserver and wear it at all times during the event.

RENTALS INCLUDE LIFE PRESERVERS. 

To Horlick Dam: 

From Linwood Park: Take 5 Mile Road East. Turn right on Hwy 31. Turn left on 4 Mile Road to Green Bay Road, then turn Right (Rapids Court). Horlick Dam will be on your right-hand side just past the south end of the Airport and before Rapids Drive.  

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PACKET PICK UP: Saturday: at the event