Next Race Saturday, May 9, 2026
WHERE: Danforth, Maine
Note, this will be 2 canoe races and will not include the traditional adventure race elements of the compass run and biking. In a future year, we may bring back the adventure race.
Saturday, May 9
Race: Baskahegan Stream Canoe Race (Short Race 8 miles)
Time: 9:00 am
Location: East Grand High School, Danforth
paddle only event this year. (canoe or kayak).
8 Divisions, High School, Adult, Family, Open (anything that doesn’t fit into the other divisions can compete in the open division.
Registration: 9:00am check-in at East Grand High. $20 per person, $30.00 per person the day of the event. Race starts at 10AM, Awards 2PM
Contact: Dave Conley (207) 551-8729, dave@canoethewild.com
Other info: Registration fee includes t-shirt, lunch and awards.
Saturday, May 9
Baskahegan Stream Canoe Race (Long Race 34 miles)
Time: 7:30 am
Location: East Grand High School, Danforth
Type: FW 34 miles (wilderness paddling)
Pre-registration required, check-in 7:00 am, 7:30 load and head out to the starting location, Awards 4PM $20 per person, $30 per person day of event
Contact: Dave Conley (207) 551-8729, dave@canoethewild.com
Note: This will be in conjunction with the shorter canoe race. Race will be shortened if wind is forecasted. Entry fee includes lunch, t-shirt and awards.
Click here to view pictures and results from our last race.
LINK FOR THE 34 BASKAHEGAN STREAM RACE
Ray Wirth won the 2024 East Grand Adventure Race as a solo entry in the open division. click on the image below or the text link here for Ray’s first hand account: Living it Up Outside Your Comfort Zone.
- Pictures of our last Race
- 2017 East Grand adventure Race Highlight Video
- Bangor Daily News Story About the Race, 3-31-17
Lodging Options for the Night Prior
Note, while some of these lodging options may have a multi night minimum stay, you can always reach out and ask if they will make an acceptation.
Dave’s Log Cabin ($290 for one night, May 9th, all inclusive, sleeps 5 adults, contact Dave directly to book text 207-551-8729)
Our Sponsors
East Grand Health Center, to provide healthcare of the highest quality for all people, regardless of socioeconomic status, in a confidential, respectful and humanistic manner.
Machias Savings Bank With a focus on community involvement and showing exceptional people in our community just how much we care.
Woodie Wheaton Land Trust To promote the protection, preservation and conservation of land and water in the Boundary Lakes region of eastern Maine and western New Brunswick for the benefit of present and future generations.
Camp Living Waters Spend your summer enjoying His creation,
