BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260516T120000Z DTEND:20260516T170000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:50th Annual Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race DESCRIPTION:50 Years and Still Paddling: Great Smith River Canoe Race Returns May 16 50th running draws early registrations as race day approaches Ready\, set\, paddle! The 50th running of the Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race returns Saturday\, May 16\, at Albee Beach in Wolfeboro. Hosted by the Wolfeboro Lions Club\, this milestone event continues a long-standing tradition and is shaping up to be one you won't want to miss. The four-mile course features calm stretches\, a -mile section of Class 2 rapids\, and two portages offering both challenge and fun for experienced racers and newcomers alike. Done it before? Time for another run. Never raced? Take the challenge and jump in. Registration is open now\, with over 50 paddlers already signed up. Pre-registration is $35 per paddler through May 15 at form jotform.com/240255158509053\, or $40 on race day. New this year an earlier start time. Registration will be open from 8 am to 10 am\, with the race starting promptly at 10:30 am. Registration closes at 10 am sharp\, so plan to arrive early. After the race\, stick around for a dockside celebration with awards and a BBQ. All registered paddlers will receive a hamburger or hot dog lunch\, and food will be available for purchase for spectators. All proceeds benefit Wolfeboro Lions Club Charitable Fund\, supporting local programs and community needs. The countdown is on grab your paddle\, gather your crew\, and be part of 50 years and still paddling. For more information\, contact Race Director Roger Murray at 603-569-4697 or follow the Wolfeboro Lions Club on Facebook. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:50 Years and Still Paddling: Great Smith River Canoe Race Returns May 16 50th running draws early registrations as race day approaches Ready\, set\, paddle! The 50th running of the Great Smith River Canoe and Kayak Race returns Saturday\, May 16\, at Albee Beach in Wolfeboro. Hosted by the Wolfeboro Lions Club\, this milestone event continues a long-standing tradition and is shaping up to be one you won&rsquo\;t want to miss. The four-mile course features calm stretches\, a ¼\;-mile section of Class 2 rapids\, and two portages &mdash\; offering both challenge and fun for experienced racers and newcomers alike. Done it before? Time for another run. Never raced? Take the challenge and jump in. Registration is open now\, with over 50 paddlers already signed up. Pre-registration is $35 per paddler through May 15 at form jotform.com/240255158509053\, or $40 on race day. New this year &mdash\; an earlier start time. Registration will be open from 8 am to 10 am\, with the race starting promptly at 10:30 am. Registration closes at 10 am sharp\, so plan to arrive early. After the race\, stick around for a dockside celebration with awards and a BBQ. All registered paddlers will receive a hamburger or hot dog lunch\, and food will be available for purchase for spectators. All proceeds benefit Wolfeboro Lions Club Charitable Fund\, supporting local programs and community needs. The countdown is on &mdash\; grab your paddle\, gather your crew\, and be part of 50 years and still paddling. For more information\, contact Race Director Roger Murray at 603-569-4697 or follow the Wolfeboro Lions Club on Facebook. LOCATION:Albee Beach UID:e.839.59903 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260510T074715Z URL:https://business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/details/50th-annual-great-smith-river-canoe-and-kayak-race-59903 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR