From the Organizer
September 26–27, 2026
Grassy Flats Beach Club & Resort | Marathon, Florida Keys
The Grassy Key Paddle Battle is set to become the premier paddle race destination in the Middle Keys—a high-energy, multi-discipline event combining distance racing, sprint competition, and a full weekend experience.
Distance Race: Grassy Flats Beach Club & Resort
Sprint Race: Keys Cable
Packet Pickup: Palm Deck September 25, 2026
Saturday | September 26
“Round da Duck” – 7 Mile Course Entry: $65
Divisions
Schedule
8:00 AM – Captain’s Meeting
9:00 AM – Race Start
1:00 PM – All Racers Off Water
4:00 PM – Awards @ Palm Deck
Sunday | September 27
SUP Sprint Battle
Entry: $20
Start: 9am
Race Format: Knockout Heats
Sprint Course (Keys Cable)
Each paddler races in their own lane:
CASH POT | SPRINT RACE
We’re building a live cash pot:
Event seeds pot with $50
Racers can opt in with $10 buy-in
Separate pots
Buy-in required before race start
Only participants eligible for payout
Paid out after finals
Total pot announced before racing begins
Waived resort fees
· $189 Wreckers Double Queen
· $199 Wreckers King Room
· $229 Humidor Suite
· $269 Galleon Suite
· $349 Conch House 2-Bedroom
· $399 Conch house 3-Bedroom
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
77°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Curry Hammock Sp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
3 ft
Nearest Airport
EYW
Key West International Airport · 47 mi
Major Hub
MIA
Miami International Airport · 87 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Grassy Key Paddle Battle, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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448 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger races on rivers, lakes, and ocean. Sprints to marathon distances, split by craft.
Kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger races on rivers, lakes, and ocean. Sprints to marathon distances, split by craft.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Grassy Key Paddle Battle
Sep 26, 2026