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Des Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon
The 70th race day features an 18.5-mile marathon and 5.25-mile minithon on the upper Des Plaines River.
WHENMay 23, 2027
WHERELibertyville to Cook County near Mount Prospect
Libertyville, Illinois
Libertyville, Illinois
WATERDes Plaines River →
STARTS IN221 days
PLAN FOR
Boat logistics, crew services and official race documents come first.
OFFICIAL RACE INFORMATION
The organizer is authoritative.
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ORGANIZERDes Plaines River Canoe & Kayak Marathon
Last reviewed by RiverRacing 2026-10-12.