The Wild and Scenic Red River, flowing through the Daniel Boone National Forest will be the site for the revival of the iconic and historic Red River Canoe Race! The event ran from 1967 - 1980s and was sponsored by the University County Extension Office, Powell County Jaycees and Kiwanis, and Menifee County Lions Club, as well as various United States Canoe Association Clubs. The 2021 edition will be the same course as the previous event, starting at the heart of the Red River Gorge at Copperas Creek Canoe near Sky Bridge Recreation area, and running 29 miles to the Powell County Lions Club in Stanton, Ky. Participants will take part in an arduous, but rewarding journey through Kentucky’s most popular natural region, the Red River Gorge - traversing through lush green valleys with narrow cliffs between them, deep canyons, and wild gorges that were formed when the river once was mightier in yesteryears.

Race classes include Solo Canoe, Tandem Canoe, Solo Kayak, Tandem Kayak, and Stand Up Paddleboard divisions!