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Paddle at the Park set for May 6 at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

The 11th Annual Paddle at the Park is moving its location and date!  This standup paddle board race will take place in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, May 6, 2023. It features 1- and 3-mile recreational races, a 6-mile elite race and a kids’ fun out-and-back paddle. The festivities […]

Paddle at the Park

The 11th Annual Paddle at the Park is moving its location and date! 

This standup paddle board race will take place in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, May 6, 2023. It features 1- and 3-mile recreational races, a 6-mile elite race and a kids’ fun out-and-back paddle.

  • The event boasts a wide variety of exciting races, including 1- and 3-mile recreational races, a 6-mile elite race, and a kids’ fun out-and-back paddle. 

The festivities will kick off on Friday, May 5, with a Racer Welcome Party at Al’s Beach Club at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Come Saturday morning, the races will begin with staggered start times, beginning at 9 a.m. 

Beach-goers can expect to be entertained with a variety of engaging displays and booths that will be set up along the beach. The event will culminate with an awards ceremony to celebrate the day’s winners. 

For those interested in participating, registration is now open and can be accessed at https://paddleguru.com/races/11thAnnualPaddleatthePark

  • Detailed race information can be found at PaddleAtThePark.com or by following the event’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/PaddleAtThePark.

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