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Second Annual
Great Montana SUP Sprint
Great Montana SUP Sprint
July 13, 2024 - UPDATED DETAIL COMING SOON
Superior, Montana
Superior, Montana
Mineral County, Montana - "The Gateway to The Last Best Place" hosts some of the best access to recreation found anywhere. Through recreation, we can come together to support our communities, economies, and residents. In this spirit, we are proud to welcome you to the most unique race around.
Give Me The Details
The race is for 18 and older participants and begins with a short dash to your board before launching into the Clark Fork River.
The sprint is just under a half mile of paddling through the middle of the town of Superior, Montana.
The race will run in heats of 20 paddlers each with a cap of 200 total paddlers.
The top two finishers in each heat will advance to the final.
The finals will decide 1st place - ($800), 2nd place - ($500), and 3rd place- ($250).
Competitors dressed in costume will receive a 10-second head start over those who are not in costume.
Entry fee is $30.
To get a qualified time, the racer and board must cross under the bridge together.
No board? No problem. SUPs are available for rent and can be reserved when you sign up.
ALL Racers must wear an approved life preserver.
What If I Want More
SUPERHERO RACE - Winner Takes All - One Heat Only
In this race, you will paddle upriver from the bridge to the start gate.
The first superhero to reach the start, run down the beach/trail, and hit the alarm button wins.
To start, there will be a count down from five minutes. Position yourself close but not past the bridge when the count down hits zero.
All competitors in the SUPERHERO RACE must wear a superhero cape.
Entry fee is $20, no cap on entries, and the winner takes all (minus the processing fees of Registration)
The CLARK FORK CROWN will be awarded to the superhero winner.
ALL Racers must wear an approved life preserver.
What If My Teen Wants In On The Fun?
The Race For The Youth
This race will be for 13-17 year olds.
This will be only one heat capped at 30 participants.
Same rules as the adult race.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st place ($200), 2nd place ($150), and 3rd place ($100).
Entry fee is $20.
ALL Racers must wear an approved life preserver.
What If I Want Less
Just Watch The Shenanigans And Enjoy The Event
The unique venue for this race allows for amazing vantage points for spectating.
Bring chairs, picnic blankets etc. to set up on the river trail. Or stand on the bridge for your birds-eye view of the finish.
Support the sponsors and local fundraisers, visit the vendors, or stop in at the beer garden.
Explore the town of Superior in the heart of Mineral County.
Costumes are encouraged among the spectators, too!