Event Information

Date: Sunday September 7, 2025

Note: The event is rain or shine. In the event the forecast calls for conditions that would be unsafe (high wind, lightning, high water), we will adjust timing, locations, etc. as necessary for safety. We will make a final weather call by 4pm on Friday, September 5 and will communicate this by email to all registered paddlers. This means we may launch or land later or earlier, or adjust our launch and landing locations, in order to work around timing of unsafe weather. If there is no way to safely run the event on this day, we will have an alternate indoor celebration. Thank you for your understanding!

Distance: Two Routes to Choose From

You can paddle Sunderland to Northampton (12 miles) or Hatfield to Northampton (5 miles)

The main event is the 5 mile stretch from Hatfield to Northampton. For those who are seeking an extra challenge and who have previous paddling experience, we offer an early start in Sunderland for a 12-mile day. We recommend that only those with paddling experience and the ability to be on the water for 5+ hours begin their day in Sunderland. If you are unsure, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your options.

Day of Event Schedule

• 10am:  Launch from Sunderland
• 11:30am:  Flotilla arrives in Hatfield
• 12pm:  Flotilla launches from Hatfield
• 3:30 - 4:00pm:  Flotilla arrives in Northampton 
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm:  Enjoy delicious food from ServiceNet's Rooste Cafe and music
• 5:15pm:  Shuttles back to Hatfield and Sunderland begin

Registration

Register before Wednesday, August 13th for an early bird discount and to guarantee a signature Kayak-a-thon t-shirt in your choice of size!

The registration fee includes an All Out Adventures Kayak-a-thon t-shirt (for paddlers registered before August 13th), snacks and the post Kayak-a-thon party.

We will provide a kayak, PFD, paddle, and adaptations to All Out Adventures program participants who need them on a first-come first-served basis.

Community members may reserve a kayak, canoe, or SUP to use in the event - limited by availability - for an additional $35 at registration to help us cover our costs for managing the logistics of having a kayak, canoe, or SUP available for you to use.

Minimum Fundraising: $150/person

In addition to the registration fee, we ask all paddlers to raise a minimum of $150 which directly supports the 230+ low or no cost outdoor recreation programs that we run every year for people of all ages and abilities. Please note that paddlers must meet this minimum by Tuesday, September 2 to guarantee their place in the event. We will have a wait list of interested paddlers, and will need to cancel the registrations of those who haven't met their minimum in order to invite people off the waitlist.

But don't worry! We're here to help! As soon as you've registered and created your fundraising page, we'll send you some helpful tips, tricks, and sample email and social media language you can use. You can reach out to us at any time for support with this!