It's similar to any kind of endurance event, road racing, running. All events are open to spectators. A shorter course with a 2K run, 4K paddle and finishing with a 2K run. It is long distance racing in canoes or kayaks with sit down style paddling. Distances vary from 2 to 18 miles and sometimes more than 200 miles on lakes and down rivers.
Most races have separate male, female, and mixed classes.
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