California River Quest

Overview

The California River Quest is a marathon/ultramarathon paddling race on the Sacramento River in Northern California.  Racers may choose 25, 50, 100 mile, or sprint courses.  We welcome all types of paddling craft, including canoes, kayaks, SUPs, OCs, surfskis, and prone paddleboards.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Friends of the River – California’s only statewide river conservation organization that drives protection and restoration of rivers to support sustainable water solutions through advocacy and education.

$100 for event registration

$30 for brunch at Sierra Nevada Brewery

Key Dates

Race registration closes -- Friday, May 15, 2022

Race registration and boat inspection -- Saturday, May 28, 2022

Race -- Sunday, May 29, 2022

Brunch at Sierra Nevada Brewery -- Monday, May 30, 2022

Race Courses

• 25 miles (Redding to Andersen, CA)
• 50 miles (Redding to Red Bluff, CA)
• 75 miles (Redding to Corning, CA)
• 100 miles (Redding to Chico, CA)

Boat and board classes

• Solo Kayak
• Double Kayak
• Surfski
• Double Surfski
• OC-1
• OC-2
• Marathon Canoe (canoes conforming to USCA specifications)
• Tandem Marathon Canoe (tandem canoes conforming to USCA specifications)
• Solo Canoe (non-USCA canoes)
• Tandem Canoe (non-USCA tandem canoes)
• SUP 12'6
• SUP 14'
• Tandem SUP
• Prone Paddleboard (stock, 14', and unlimited)
• Other (if you do not see your preferred boat/board class listed here, please email us!  [email protected])

Relay Teams

Relay is a fun way to experience the race!  We have 2-person and 4-person relay categories for the 100-mile course, and 2-person relay for the 50-mile course.