Round the Mountain Canoe Race takes place in May (2007 date to be announced) at 11 a.m. The race is open to all solo and tandem canoes, guideboats, and kayaks. All participants must have a life jacket in the boat during the race.

Willard Hanmer Guideboat & Canoe Race takes place on the Sunday before July 4 on Lake Flower. The race starts at Riverfront Park.

Adirondack Canoe Classic - A three-day event from Old Forge to Saranac Lake--takes place the weekend after Labor Day. The Adirondack Canoe Classic is one of the most popular races in the country, attracting people from California to Florida. The competitors will cover 90 miles in three days. Along with the paddling and rowing, there are also several miles of carries (or portages) that the racers must negotiate. The race is so popular that the 250 boat limit is always reached in July. 2004 Results. 2003 Results, 2002 Results, 2001 Results, 2000 Results 1999 Results 1998 Results, 1997 Results.

Tupper Lake Flat Water Weekend: 9 Mile ARC Interest and participation continues to grow with the Tupper Lake Flat Water Weekend canoe and kayak races. The races attract competitors from as far away as New Jersey and Vermont to compete in Saturday's nine mile, and Sunday's 40 mile events.

Results of The 2005 Adirondack Arc 30 mile - Canoe Marathon
Results of The 2002 Adirondack Arc 30 mile - Canoe Marathon

Results of the 2002 St. Regis Canoe Classic

Top of the Mountain Series

In partnership with the Chamber, Brian McDonnell of McDonnell's Adirondack Challenges is organizing the Saranac Lake Canoe Races.

For more information or entry forms contact the Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-347-1992 or (518) 891-1990.

If you like paddling in upstate New York check out NYMCRA web site and St. Lawrence Paddlers.

The Saranac Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce
39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, New York 12983
Toll-Free:1-(800) 347-1992  ·  Phone: (518) 891-1990  ·  Fax:(518) 891-7042
http://www.saranaclake.com  ·  Email: besttown@saranaclake.com