Paddle It! 2026
Paddle It! 2026 is a paddle race on August 29 – September 26, 2026 in Albemarle, NC.
- Date
- August 29 – September 26, 2026 (32 days to go)
- Sport
- Paddle
From the Organizer
If you've ever wanted to try kayaking - this is for you! This series will occur beginning the last Saturday in August, skips Labor Day weekend and resumes through the remainder of Saturdays. We will meet near the boat house at Morrow Mountain to kayak on scenic Lake Tillery. You will have the opportunity to become familiar with the sport of kayaking with the use of a single person, sit on top kayak. Facilitators will offer tips and guidance around entering/exiting your kayak and how to paddle properly. Kayaks, paddles and safety gear will be provided. Participants who wish to participate and bring their own kayak are welcome and should register using the corresponding time slot labeled Paddle It - BYO Boat.
Space will be limited so we ask that only those who are committed to attend register.
Each Saturday, we will have a group launching at 8:30am. Please only register if you are committed to attending since space will be limited. Participants MUST be able to swim, a minimum of 16 years old and weigh no more than 300 lbs. Should all slots fill up, a waitlist will be offered on a first come first serve basis.
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
86°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Albemarle, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Albemarle, NC
Population
16,527
as of 2023
City Elevation
438 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 29 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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32
Days to train
- Race
- Paddle It! 2026
- Date
- August 29 – September 26, 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.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Albemarle than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Paddle It! 2026
Aug 29, 2026