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THE GREAT RACE XLVII, Aug. 10, 2025

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Hope to see you all on August 9, 2026 for The Great Race 48!
Auburn's Summer Classic!


Results of The Great Race 47 August 10, 2025


Thank you to all Volunteers and Sponsors!
List of 2025 Awards winners
Photos of the racers

What's new with the Great Race

August 10th, 2025 marks the 47th edition of our race!! Don't miss it!

We are getting ready for Great Race 47
Registration for 2025 is now open!!
Register before March 1 to get the special "Early Bird" entry fee!


Boss

Canoe Teams


Runner - 4 miles
Biker - 12.4 miles
2 person Canoe - 2.5 miles

Boss

Kayak Teams


Runner - 4 miles
Biker - 12.4 miles
1 person Kayak - 2.5 miles

Boss

Tandem Teams


Runner - 4 miles
Biker - 12.4 miles
Both must Canoe - 2.5 miles


Solo Division -

We are mainly a Team Race, but in response to
interested racers, we offer a Solo Division. Run/Bike/Paddle
(kayak, canoe, or paddleboard)

K-2 Team division

4 Person teams: Runner, Biker, and 2 Paddlers with a
2-Person Kayak.

Standup Paddleboard Division -

3 person Paddleboard Teams, no age groups.

The Great Race

... on the northern end of Owasco Lake. Join us as we renew Auburn's annual tradition of fun, competition, and celebration. Hundreds of 2, 3, or 4 person teams begin with a runner (4 miles) who hands off to a biker (12.4 miles) who then hand off to their kayaker 2 canoeists, or paddlebparder (2.5 miles). Young or old, serious racers or beginners, compete for glory or the pursuit of fun and fitness.

Looking for a team?

Use our message board

Use it to make yourself available to join a team or use it to find that last team member you need.

Kid's Fun Run

1 Mile - Finisher's ribbons for all

The Dave Schardt Memorial fun run starts along with the Great Race. No entry fee.

Become a Great Race Sponsor!

Help keep the Great Race great!

Sponsor Information

Does your Team need to make a Roster Change?

Follow these Team Roster Change Rules

Celebration!

All participants, families and guests are invited to join us after the race for the annual Great Race celebration. All participants and volunteers will be treated to snacks and liquid refreshments after the race. Additional food and beverages are available for guests and spectators. Feel free to enjoy the day at beautiful Emerson Park, with all your fellow Great Racers.

Donate to the race

If you wish, you can make a tax deductible contribution to the Great Race here:

Our generous sponsors:


GOLD LEVEL

Bo-Mer Plastics site lunkenheimer
Cayuga Lake National Bank Friends of Emerson
Tessy Plastics Byrne Dairy

SILVER LEVEL

 
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BRONZE LEVEL

Finger Lakes Radio Group
Visit prison city.com
 


Photos
Great Race 2024 photos from Pat Hendrick photography
Race location
Location Map
Location via Google Maps.