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Hot July Moon SUP/Kayak Fun Race
Ocoee River State Park
404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, TN 37325 (opens in new tab)Event Details
Join us Sunday, July 26th for the Neon Moon SUP/Kayak Fun Race at Big Creek! Light up the Ocoee River in your best neon gear for an unforgettable night paddle.
This SUP race will take place at the Big Creek Access on the Ocoee River. It will be a down and back route. The theme of the race will be Neon Moon, so plan on dressing in your best neon clothes.
Check-in & Safety Briefing: 7:30 PM at Big Creek Access
Fun Race Start: 8:30PM (Launching during twilight)
Post Race 'Awards': 9:30?
This is a fully guided event with safety craft on the water. Participants must provide their own paddleboard/kayak, a Coast Guard-approved PFD, and white navigation light (headlamp or flashlight). Glow sticks will be provided to all racers to add to the neon glow!
Registration now open. If you need to use park provide gear sign up at Hiwassee Scenic River State Park
If you are interested in volunteering or sponsorship send emails to Ranger Adam at adam.holt@tn.gov
Even though this is a 'Fun' Race, the paddling can be strenuous, know your limits when deciding to participate.
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1-888-867-2757Ocoee River State Park is home to the internationally recognized whitewater sites along the "Mighty Ocoee" River. Tennessee State Parks began managing the river in 1984, along with the Hiwassee Scenic River, creating the Hiwassee/Ocoee River State Park. In 2025, the park split into the Hiwassee Scenic River State Park and the Ocoee River State Park to provide more dedicated resources to each area.
