Ride On The River-
This discipline of the race is a journey on the Mississippi River. There will be check points throughout the venture. Life guards may be present along the route. Life jackets must be worn at all times. Each racer must have a life jacket and paddle with them for the entire journey. Track representatives will not be responsible for the theft or loss of any items.

Each racer must stay with their innertube, which we furnish for you.
While in the water, each racer must have a paddle or oar (we DO NOT furnish paddles or oars).

Two-person teams ....Only one teammate is in the water at once. When the first teammate finishes the Ride On The River, the other teammate begins. A two-person team can get by with one paddle, since the same paddle can be used for both racers.

Four-person teams ......Two racers from the same team compete together at the same time. The other two teammates wait.
A four-person team is allowed to have only two paddles, since only two teammates will be in the water at once.
When the first pair of teammates finishes the Ride On The River, they can give their paddles to the second pair, who then take their turn on the Ride On The River.

Ride On The River Time Allotment-
Each team must have completed the River Ride course by 1:00pm. Any team that does not finish within the designated time may be transferred the next discipline of the race and will forfeit their opportunity to qualify as a contender for any prizes. They will not be allowed to move in front of a contending team at this point of the race. The Race Committee has the right to change the cutoff times. Race participants should check this website periodically to receive the latest information on the race.

Transition area-
Your support team (no more than two) may hand you any new equipment, change of clothes, water, food, or other items pertinent to allow you to complete the next discipline in accordance with general or specific race guidelines. Any garbage, or other items discarded by your team within the transition area must be quickly picked-up by your support team members.