Take part in the FOURTH ANNUAL Great River Rendezvous Race on the Mississippi River!!!

The Great River Rendezvous is the Mississippi River Water Trail Association's second annual canoe and kayak race on the Mississippi River  from Grafton, IL to West Alton, MO. Over 50 racers will compete. There are two events: a 18-mile sport race and a 10-mile social paddle. Both benefit the Mississippi River Water Trail Association with a spotlight on  paddling the Mississippi River and the newly developed water trail. The Great River Rendezvous will make a donation from the race proceeds to a local charity.   Saturday, May 22nd will be the official race packet pick up day in Grafton, IL.

Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed for two shifts (9 am- 1 pm & 1 pm- 5 pm). The morning shift volunteers will help with check-in. The afternoon shift volunteers will help with awards ceremony and assist with cleaning up.

To volunteer or learn more about this opportunity: Email RiversProject@usace.army.mil or call 618-462-6979. Visit our website for more information at www.greatriverwatertrail.org. We need between 10-20 volunteers to make this happen, and we hope you will be one! The Mississippi River Water Trail Association, Established in 2008,  coordinates paddling events on the Mississippi River and supports the Mississippi River Water Trail on the Upper Mississippi River in pool 24, 25, and 26.