Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 2965 WI-155, Sayner, WI
- Distance
- Kayak Solo · Canoe Tandem Male · Canoe Tandem Coed & more
From the Organizer
We will begin on Plum Lake in Sayner and end on Star Lake in Star Lake with a portage of woods connecting the two. This event will be a one-day event with registration starting at 6:00 am downtown Sayner at the Northern Highland Coffee Co., race starting at 9:00 am at the Town fishing pier at the end of Plum Lake Drive, Sayner, WI and the finish of the race will be at the Star Lake Pavilion/Old Mill Site, 7877 Statehouse Road, Star Lake, WI. The park will have food opportunities, restrooms and a pavilion to guard us from any inclement weather.
**This event has ZERO restrictions on watercraft type, all kayaks are welcome. There will also be assistance available for those that need it for the portage option so please don't let that piece scare you! Come out and enjoy the beautiful lakes Sayner has to offer and the friendly atmosphere. Shuttles will also be provided to and from the start & finish locations (TBD) for those traveling alone or needing a ride due to parking constraints.
Schedule
6:00 am – 8:00 am
Registration at the Northern Highland Coffee Co. downtown Sayner
8:00 am – 8:55 am
Everyone is positioned at the start at the Town fishing pier at the end of Plum Lake Drive.
9:00 am
Race starts in waves – a new wave every 5 minutes. Waives will be released in bib number order. You will receive your start time at check in.
9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Spectators, music, food trucks, parking and finish line are ready to go
1:00 pm – Awards Ceremony
1:30 pm – completed event
AWARDS: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD in each division, male and female and finishers medals for all that cross the finish line.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Corner Store is offering kayak rentals. Here is their link to their rentals:
http://www.thecornerstoresayner.com/bicycle---water-sport-rentals.html
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
74°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Germain, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sayner, WI
Elevation
1,673 ft
Nearest Airport
RHI
Rhinelander Oneida County Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 2965 WI-155, Sayner, WI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage?
- Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage is a running race held in Sayner, Wisconsin on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Sayner, Wisconsin at 2965 WI-155, Sayner, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Great Northern Highland Paddle & Portage
Jun 20, 2026