2025 Grand River Madhatters Canoe And Kayak Race

An annual springtime tradition; experience an eight-mile canoe and kayak race from the Harpersfield Covered Bridge (Ashtabula County) to Hidden Valley Park south entrance (Madison) on the wild and scenic Grand River. This race features a “maddest hat” contest. Awards to top three finishers in each race category (determined by skill level and boat type). ​ Pleasure Canoe Pleasure (all canoes, non-racing type) Over & Under (one participant is age 15 or younger, the other participant is at least 18 years older than the first). Coed Master (age 40 and older; 10 second handicap will be deducted for every year over 40) Kayak Classes Women's Solo Kayak (all kayaks): Ages 29 & younger Ages 30 to 39 Ages 40 to 49 ages 50 to 59 ages 60 & older Men's Down River Kayak longer than 14 ft.: Ages 34 & younger Ages 35 and older Men's Kayak 14 ft. & shorter: Ages 29 & younger Ages 30 to 39 Ages 40 to 49 Ages 50 to 59 Ages 60 & older Double Kayak (all) Non-conforming class (race for time only, no awards) Fee applies Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark is located near I-90 & SR 534. Turn south on SR 534 for about a mile to the intersection of SR 307 at the bottom of a long hill. Turn right (west) and then turn left (south) at the next intersection. Go down the hill to the Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark.