_The 2022 Root River Paddle Challenge:

www.TheRootRiver.com

www.5Kevents.org 

Root River Paddle Challenge

Saturday, April 30, 2022  @  1:00 PM  

PACKET PICK UP:  Saturday: at the event (Linwood Park) Linwood Park , Hwy 38 & 5 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI 

We look forward to paddling with everyone on Saturday. It should be an absolutely gorgeous day! We also would like to encourage you to protect your valuables in a floatation device should your vessel flip. If you need a phone case, we will have a few available for $5.00 each at check in.

Shuttle Service from Horlick Dam:  

1. Check in and drop your watercraft off at Linwood Park.
2. Bring your vehicle to the finish (Horlick Dam).
3. We will have a shuttle service that will return you back to the start. This will allow you to leave at your leisure once you complete the course.  If you are coming as a group, please only have one driver drop off your vehicle to allow additional space in the shuttle for others.

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 - There is a BP Gas Station on the corner). Horlick Dam will be on your right-hand side just past the south end of the Airport and before Rapids Drive.  

SEE WEB SITE FOR MORE DETAILS AND MAPS: www.TheRootRiver.com 

• Timeline of events
• 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm: Check-In and On-Site Registration
• 1:00 pm-2:00 pm:  Launch Time
• 4:00 pm: End at Horlick Dam 

If you have a group and you want to launch together, just let us know and we will accommodate. 

Important Note for your safety

ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN LIFE VESTS except for rental craft participants. We will have a limited number of preservers available on a first come first serve basis. It is mandatory that you have a life preserver and wear it at all times, 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. 

Life Preservers

All participants are required to provide their own life preserver and wear it at all times during the event. RENTALS INCLUDE LIFE PRESERVERS. 

See you soon!

The staff at 5Kevents.org

Root River Paddle Challenge

This years Theme: Tropical Paradise

Saturday, April 30, 2022  @  1:00 PM 

• video
• Photo Essay
• Event photos on Facebook 

Address:

Linwood Park , Hwy 38 & 5 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI 

The Root River provides a diverse set of paddling conditions as it winds its way through Caledonia in Racine County. Depending upon water levels and sections paddled you can get everything from quiet lake paddling to fast rapids in an environment that ranges from scenic rural woodlands to parks and wetlands.

Starting at Linwood Park, 5 Mile Road – Franksville, Village of Caledonia and ending at the Horlick Dam. The course is approximately 8 miles and takes about 2.5 hours to complete. This is a course change at the end to allow for social distancing.  

Features:

•  T Shirt
•  Finisher's Medal 

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.