Kingston To Ottawa
Paddling Race
2025 Race Date is Saturday August 9th
And it’s a wrap !
Thanks to all the volunteers and racers for a great day. Racers battled a heat warning and good headwinds to finish strong in Kingston.
Results are posted and we’ll get some photos up on the website in the coming days. See our facebook page for some great pics.
The Kingston to Ottawa (K2O) is an ultra endurance marathon paddling race through the Rideau Canal waterway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Racers of all skill levels face the challenge of completing 90km, or 40km distance non-stop as they make their way from Rideau Ferry Bridge to Kingston. The race is open to canoes, kayaks, SUPs, voyageur boats, surf skis and can be raced either supported or unsupported. Expect an incredible journey, an incredible event, and an incredible challenge!
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Get inspired!
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you’re a racer who wants to explore a new race. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you simply want to challenge yourself to take part in an amazing adventure. Whatever it is, the Kingston to Ottawa race will inspire you to find your limits!