Paddle for Troops Competitive & Fun SUP Race
Paddle for Troops Competitive & Fun SUP Race is a paddle race on September 12, 2026 in Surf City, NC, with entry fees from $25 to $60.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (42 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$60
- Sport
- Paddle
From the Organizer
WHAT
Paddle 4 Troops Annual Competitive and Fun SUP Race
Join us for Paddle 4 Troops SUP Event. Enjoy live entertainment, a silent & live auction, 50/50 drawing, food & drinks, and lunch provided to all registered paddlers.
WHEN
Saturday, September 12, 2026
START / FINISH LOCATION
Sears Landing Grill & Boat Docks
806 Roland Avenue
Surf City, NC 28445
DISTANCES OFFERED
5K SUP - timed event
10K SUP - timed event
3K Fun Paddle - not timed
HOW TO REGISTER
Register Before the Race: Click on SIGN UP in the upper right corner
Register At The Race: To register in-person at packet pickup or at the event, we will provide a QR code for you to register on your phone. You can also register online from your phone or device up until the race starts.
PARKING
Parking is available at Sears Landing parking lots and surrounding street parking.
EVENT SCHEDULE
For schedule of events, including packet pickup, click HERE
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION HELPS
Paddle 4 Troops is a nonprofit organization geared toward supporting local veterans through a fun and competitive paddle race. The unique benefit when joining the Paddle 4 Troops family is that you may personally witness the effects of your donation, whether it be time or money. One hundred percent of proceeds go toward assisting veterans and their families.
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
83°
Typical Low
67°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Surf City, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Surf City, NC
Nearest Airport
OAJ
Albert J Ellis Airport · 23 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 97 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Paddle for Troops Competitive & Fun SUP Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
42
Days to train
- Race
- Paddle for Troops Competitive & Fun SUP Race
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Paddle sports cover kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger racing on rivers, lakes, and open ocean — from short sprints to marathon distances, split by craft. The water and the weather are as much a part of the race as the field.
It's a full-body, low-impact way to race, where reading the water and a smooth, repeatable stroke matter as much as raw power.
Paddle Sports
Kayak, canoe, SUP, and outrigger races on rivers, lakes, and ocean. Sprints to marathon distances, split by craft.
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Paddle for Troops Competitive & Fun SUP Race
Sep 12, 2026