The Cuyahoga Falls Fest is an event for whitewater paddling athletes to gather and experience what Ohio has to offer. Our focus is the Cuyahoga River Upper Gorge and the primary vendors are the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls businesses, restaurants, bars, and breweries.

Cuyahoga Falls Fest is a "fun for all" event for spectators and paddlers. Whether paddling or spectating, beautiful Downtown Cuyahoga Falls can be explored by everyone. Paddlers are encouraged to focus on whitewater within their skill level, form their own groups, gear, safety plans, and shuttle logistics as necessary.

Primary Paddle Location:
Cuyahoga River Upper Gorge (Sheraton Section) - Class IV-V+ (water flow dependent)
Secondary Locations:
Tinker's Creek - Class IV-V+
East/West Falls Black River - Class V
Cuyahoga River Lower Gorge - Class II-III
Cuyahoga River Water Trail - various Class I-III

https://www.cfallsfest.com/

The Tri CLE Rock Roll Run offers a Super Sprint, Sprint, and Olympic distance triathlons. The event is staged in the backdrop of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the beautiful Cleveland, Ohio skyline. With distances for all ability levels the event provides both individual divisions to take the course on solo and relay teams to take on the race with two teammates.

The event features a unique two-transition layout giving participants a grand tour of Downtown Cleveland with a swim in the break wall protected waters of the North Coast Harbor in downtown Cleveland then transitioning to a bike ride on a closed-to-traffic Memorial Shoreway that highlights the Cleveland skyline and downtown neighborhoods. The transition from the bike to the run is at Edgewater Park and will be capped off with a run through Cleveland’s premier Metropark.

https://rockrollrun.com/

Blazing Paddles Paddlefest. returns to the comeback Cuyahoga River on July 24, 2021!

You’ll have two options as a paddler: You can race or you can float! Details at http://sharetheriver.com/blazing-paddles

The Race event kicks off at 1 pm on Saturday, April 28th. 

Expert whitewater kayak competitors and spectators will be gathering in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for a time trial race through the most difficult section of rapids on the Cuyahoga River. Expert kayakers, get ready to experience a race like no other. A half-mile stretch of rapids, with just over 60 feet of elevation drop, completely surrounded by an urban setting. At the end of the race you'll find yourself at the bottom of a 100-foot canyon. At the top of the canyon walls, on river left, is State Route 8, which has an estimated 90,000 travelers per day. On the opposing side, river right, is downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Just seconds away from this Class V run are all your urban amenities including multiple restaurants and bars, a brewery, hotel, apartments, and cafe. The race is unique because it's short enough that shuttling or portaging for multiple laps is easy, and it's surrounded by everything you could possibly need.

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Head over to www.cfkayakrace.com for more details!

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/175820746358589/

Here's what they have so far:
•NEW Cuyahoga Falls Riverfront renovation!
•Great spectator viewing and experience
•Spectacular Community support
•Official Website
•Boater Registration (9am-11am)
•Consecutive Class III-V Rapids
•Bus Shuttle provided for racers
•Dam controlled water releases from Lake Rockwell Reservoir (Akron) on Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th for out-of-town travelers and locals to enjoy multiple days of race level boating.
•WATERFALLS
•Freestyle kayakers (maybe a contest)

Cleveland Rowing Foundation & Rivergate Park will serve as the Cleveland gathering point for northeast Ohio citizens to kick off the spring trail season by hitting their favorite trails for a walk, run, ride or special event. Bike Cleveland, Cuyahoga County Planning, Canalway Partners and Share the River are teaming up with other local groups and organizations to provide a number of FREE and fun events that the general public can participate in. Stay tuned for additional details.

Saturday, April 7: Join us, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and trail users nationwide in kicking off the spring trail season by celebrating the 2018 Opening Day for Trails!

 For the last five years, thousands of trail users—veterans and newbies alike—have celebrated America's exceptional trails and trail systems by participating in Opening Day. And to make this year’s Opening Day a real home run, you’ll even get a swing at winning some awesome trail gear courtesy of our partners at Fuji Bikes, Performance Bicycle, KEEN, Topo Designs and Patagonia. Simply pledge to participate in Opening Day and be entered to win ➤ railstotrails.org/sweepstakes!

 We hope you’ll join us on the trail to make this year’s Opening Day one of the best yet! Start spreading the word with your friends and family now using #RTCOpeningDay. Happy trails!

National Rails to Trails Opening Day website: https://www.railstotrails.org/experience-trails/opening-day-for-trails/

Suggested Routes for Walks, Runs, and Rides

The Cleveland Rowing Foundation's Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta (HOTC) provides a unique opportunity for high school, collegiate and adult competition from around the country to navigate the challenging turns of the crooked river over a 4800 meter course. Event details: http://www.clevelandrows.org/head-of-the-cuyahoga-regatta/

Western Reserve Rowing Association's season ending championship regatta for Summer Rowing League is Saturday, August 22nd, from 8 am - 3pm at Cleveland Rowing Foundation. After you've checked out the fun you can wander over to Cleveland Metroparks' Merwin's Wharf for a bite and a drink on the Cuyahoga River. Event details are at http://www.westernreserverowing.com/news/final-srl-regatta/