A beloved Adirondack canoe and kayak race that kicks off the region’s paddling season is set to take place in May.
The 2026 ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race will take place Saturday, May 9 in Saranac Lake, New York. The event is organized by members of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.
The race features a roughly 10.5-mile course. After starting at Ampersand Bay Resort, paddlers head west on Lower Saranac Lake to the mouth of the Saranac River across from Bluff Island. The course continues down river, with a short carry around the lower locks, then to Oseetah Lake and ending at Lake Flower.
Entry fee is $35 per person. Northern Forest Canoe Trail members receive a 15 percent discount if they register in advance.
Learn more about the ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race.
