About This Event

The Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, held annually on the third weekend of April, is the largest paddling event in New England and one of the largest in the country. Hosted by the Bangor Department of Parks & Recreation, the 16.5-mile race begins in the Town of Kenduskeag and ends near the confluence of the Penobscot River in downtown Bangor.

Registration is now full due to a limited race size, but paddlers may sign up for the waitlist after logging into the registration site. More details about the event may be found on the event website or at the helpful site kenduskeagstreamcanoerace.com.

NEW GUIDELINES FOR 2021 RACE:

• Not more than 150 boats accepted
• Staggered race times
• Must be registered or on the waitlist by April 8th
• Paddlers pick up bib/sticker/etc. at Bangor Parks & Rec Center in advance, April 12-16th
• Paddlers must be masked until entering the stream
• There will be no warming tent at finish line
• There will be bus transportation between the take-out and Kenduskeag Village from 12-3 PM
• Spectators will not be permitted at Six Mile Falls

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