D-F Kiwanis’ 47th Piscataquis River Race set for Saturday

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The 47th annual Piscataquis River Race, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Dover-Foxcroft, is scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Canoeists and kayakers will start from King Cummings Park in Guilford and paddle approximately 10 miles down river to the shore across West Main Street from Foxcroft Academy campus.

Registration is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., with the staggered starts commencing at 10 a.m. Those registering by April 26 can save on the entry fee.

The event features nearly 20 racing and recreational classes, with trophies going to each class winner and ribbons awarded to second and third places. The Piscataquis River Race features various challenge classes with a trophy going to the top craft in each of the divisions. The names of the fastest canoeists and top kayaker will be added to the Bob Darling Trophy.

The race is a major fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club, with about $400,000 being raised since the event began more than four and a half decades ago. Proceeds benefit a number of activities supported by the Kiwanis Club.

In 2019 the Piscataquis River Race raffle features a gas card raffle — tickets can be purchased from any Kiwanis member — and ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Hot food, coffee and hot chocolate will be for sale at the starting line, and refreshments will also be for sale at the finish line across the street from Foxcroft Academy.

For registration forms and more information, please go to www.doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org or contact Jeff Kelly at 717-5974 or jeffkellydvm@gmail.com.