Adirondack Canoe Classic

The race has drawn as many as 500 competitors from California to Florida, New Zealand and Canada paddling 250 canoes, kayaks and guideboats.

Held every fall since 1983, the race follows routes traveled by the region’s early settlers and Adirondack guides, a chain of lakes, rivers and carries that is also the first leg of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

While each year sees a substantial number of true racers, the largest classes are recreational paddlers.

The route is now broken into three discontinuous one-day segments—the endpoints are chosen with accommodations in mind.

The second day's race starts near the bottom of Long Lake proceeds via the Raquette River to the New York State boat launch on New York State Route 3, five miles (8 km) east of Tupper Lake.