Callaghan Creek Race
JULY 6, 2019 - 10TH ANNIVERSARY RACE
The 10th anniversary 2019 Callaghan Race takes place this year on July 6, with the Upper Cheak time trial happening on Friday the 5th. Keep reading for all the important information.
For times from 2018, and all years, click this link.
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2019 will see the 10th Callaghan Creek Race take place on Saturday, July 6. With a slightly low snowpack but no appreciable melt as of early May, it's looking great for optimal flows in early July. Keep an eye on the Callaghan Race Facebook page for all the latest info on the race.
The format of the race will be the same as previous years - a team timed race down the whole creek, see below for all the details.
There will once again be an upper Cheak solo time trial race on the Friday before the main event. Times from the Callaghan will be used to seed the racers in the main event.
This year, the entry fees for the races will help pay for the sick after party, as well and provide funds for some to-be-determined projects to benefit the community (in 2018 we replaced the gauge on the Callaghan and installed one on the Soo).
For some information about previous races, click this link.
Callaghan Race - Information
The Callaghan Creek Race is a 2 man team, timed race down the full length of Callaghan Creek in Whistler, BC. To read more about the river, to see some photos or to email questions/intent to race to the organizers please see the following links:
The Race
- The race is a 2 man team race.
- The race will be held on Saturday July 6, 2019.
- The race starts at 5pm - you are responsible for showing up at the start line at this time.
- Registration is the day of the race - sign up between 1-3pm at the take out parking lot.
- Competitors must attend a pre-race meeting at 3:30pm.
- Boats are limited to modern creek boats.
- Prior experience on the Callaghan is absolutely mandatory. We can refuse entry into the race at our discretion.
- All competitors must have personal safety gear on hand at the race - throw rope, float bags, pin kit etc. are mandatory.
- In the event of unsafe water levels on the course, the race will be moved or cancelled at the organizers discretion.
- It is possible the first ledge will not be part of the race in the event of low water.
Volunteers
- Volunteers are always appreciated to help with all aspects of the race.
- Time keepers at the put in and take out are needed.
- Anyone comfortable paddling the Callaghan is welcome to set safety along the course.
- Please sign up between 11am-3pm, or contact us beforehand if you would like to help out.
Spectators
- The Callaghan waterfalls are accessible to spectators via a moderately strenuous trail leaving from the road to the old put in. Access to the old put in was closed in late 2012.
- It takes about 40-60 minutes to hike in to the waterfalls - the most exciting portion of the course.
- Give yourself at least 90 minutes before the race starts to reach the river - you don't want to miss the action.
Camping/Party
- Camping is available at the take out (Cal-Cheak Campsite) for $12/car/night. Good luck finding an empty site.
- The awards will be awarded after the race, at the after party site.
- The party will be held just down the road from the Cal-Cheak take out site - the organizers will let you know the details at the pre-race briefing.
Upper Cheakamus Race - Information
The Upper Cheakamus Race is a solo time trial race down the full lenght of the Upper Cheak, including the put in falls, to compliment the team race on Saturday. To read more about the river, see some photos or to email questions/intent to race to the organizers please see the following links:
The Race
- The race is a solo time trial.
- The race will be held the Friday (the 5th) before the Callaghan Race.
- The race starts at 6pm - you are responsible for showing up at the start line at this time.
- Registration is the day of the race - sign up at 5pm at the take out parking lot.
- Competitors must attend a pre-race meeting at 5:15pm.
- Boats are limited to modern creek boats.
- Prior experience on the Cheakamus is absolutely mandatory. We can refuse entry into the race at our discretion.
- All competitors must have personal safety gear on hand at the race - throw rope, float bags, pin kit etc. are mandatory.
- In the event of unsafe water levels on the course, the race will be moved or cancelled at the organizers discretion.
- You can enter the race as a team or without running the put in drop, but you will be considered in a separate class.
Volunteers
- Volunteers are always appreciated to help with all aspects of the race.
- Time keepers at the put in and take out are needed.
- Anyone comfortable paddling the Cheakamus is welcome to set safety along the course.
- Please sign up at the race registration, or contact us beforehand if you would like to help out.
Spectators
- The put in waterfalls, the suspension bridge or the take out rapids offer the best viewing for spectators with easy hiking access.
- Hiking to any of these locations takes just a few minutes from the shuttle road.
- Give yourself a few minutes to get to each location, and if you watch at the put in please try and stay out of the way of the racers lining up to start.
Camping/Party
- Camping is available at the take out (Cal-Cheak Campsite) for $12/car/night.
- The awards will be awarded shortly after the race.
- There is no formally organized party on Friday night, but there will probably be a big crowd staying at the Callaghan or Cheak take outs.
Updated May 2, 2019
