70th Westfield River Wildwater Races
The country's oldest whitewater canoe, kayak and SUP races are taking to the Westfield River once again on Saturday, April 19th. Participants brave spring whitewater rapids and portage their boats around dams for the run of their lives. The race takes place on a river so pristine it was given “Wild & Scenic” designation by an act of Congress 30 years ago. Join us and make your own racing history!
CLASSIC RACE: 8 mile race starting in the center of Huntington with a mix of flat water, class 2 rapids, one class 3 rapid and two portages. All ability levels welcome.
MEISTER RACE: Expert Race competitors can choose to enter both events by registering in the Expert Race and then checking off the same class in the Classic Race. The two race times are combined to determine the 1st place finishers. Racers must use the same canoe, kayak or SUP, and the same partner if racing OC-2.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Classic Race - Solo/Single OC-1, K-1, SUP Closed
Online registration closed-
Select your class category below.
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$39.44
Early Bird - Best Deal!
Apr 19 – Mar 31 -
$50.14Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$82.23
Last Chance!
Apr 14 – Apr 19
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Classic Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Select your class category below.
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$76.88Apr 19 – Mar 31
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$98.28Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$162.48Apr 14 – Apr 19
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Classic Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
Your team captain has already selected your team's class category.
Expert Race - Solo/Single OC-1, K-1, SUP Closed
Online registration closed-
Select your class category below.
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$39.44
Early Bird - Best Deal!
Apr 19 – Mar 31 -
$50.14Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$82.23
Last Chance!
Apr 14 – Apr 19
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Expert Race - 2 Person REC Canoe – Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Select your class category below.
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$76.88Apr 19 – Mar 31
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$98.28Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$162.48Apr 14 – Apr 19
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Expert Race - 2 Person REC Canoe - Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
Your team captain has already selected your team's class category.
Meister - Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
Register for the Meister if you plan to participate in both the Classic Race - 2 Person Canoe and the Expert Race - 2 Person Canoe. Your team of two must be the same two people using the same canoe for both events. Select your class below.
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$119.68Apr 19 – Mar 31
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$141.08Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$205.27Apr 14 – Apr 19
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Meister - Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
Join your team captain by registering for the Meister if you plan to participate in both the Classic Race - 2 Person Canoe and the Expert Race - 2 Person Canoe. Your team of two must be the same two people using the same canoe for both events. Your team captain has already selected your team's class category.
Meister - Solo/Singles OC-1, K-1, SUP Closed
Online registration closed-
Register for both Expert and Classic races. Select your class category below.
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$60.83Apr 19 – Mar 31
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$71.53Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$92.93Apr 14 – Apr 19
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Classic Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
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$76.88Apr 19 – Mar 31
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$98.28Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$162.48Apr 14 – Apr 19
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Classic Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
Expert Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Captain Closed
Online registration closed-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
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$76.88Apr 19 – Mar 31
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$98.28Apr 1 – Apr 13
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$162.48Apr 14 – Apr 19
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Expert Race - 2 Person RACING Canoe – Team Partner Closed
Online registration closed-
OC-2 racing canoes longer than 17'6" or made of Kevlar, carbon or fiberglass.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Rock | $1,065.85 |
| 2 | Tom & Nancy Condon | $533.35 |
| 3 | Harry & Cindy Monti | $267.10 |
Event schedule
- Sat, April 19, 2025 9:30 AM - Expert Race start at Knightville Dam off of Rte 112
- Sat, April 19, 2025 11:00 AM - Classic Race start in the center of Huntington, just off the green bridge on Rte 112
- Sat, April 19, 2025 12:00 PM - River Celebration
- Sat, April 19, 2025 3:00 PM - Awards Presentation
Contact information
- Event contact
- Harry Rock, Race Director
- hrock.ymca@gmail.com
- Phone
- 413.564.9863
- Website
- Visit website
Total raised
15 percent of the goal has been raised
