Upcoming Paddle Races in Tennessee

Endurance Grid lists 3 paddle races in Tennessee, from August to October 2026 across 2 cities.

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The lay of the land

Paddle Races in Tennessee

The paddle race calendar in Tennessee is busiest in August, September, and October, with races most often in Knoxville and Chattanooga.

What paddle racing is

Paddle races cover the paddlesports — kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), and outrigger — on rivers, lakes, bays, and open ocean. Distances span short sprints to marathon-length races.

Events are often split by craft type, and sometimes by age or skill. Conditions like current, wind, and chop shape the race as much as the distance does.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many paddle races are in Tennessee?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 3 upcoming paddle races in Tennessee across 2 cities, from August to October 2026.
What paddle distances are offered in Tennessee?+
Paddle races in Tennessee include 10K and 5K distances.
When is paddle season in Tennessee?+
Paddle season in Tennessee runs spring through fall — the warmer months when open water is race-ready. Of the upcoming paddle races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in August and September.
Which Tennessee cities have paddle races?+
Paddle races in Tennessee are held in Knoxville and Chattanooga.

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