The Loop Race is a canoe/kayak/inflatable race through the Class Il whitewater of the Youghiogheny River, between Ohiopyle and the Loop take out; measuring around one mile in length. This race will happen on Friday, August 14th, 2026.
The Over the Falls race is a kayak race that consists of a two-foot ledge, four-foot ledge and an eighteen-foot waterfall named Ohiopyle Falls. The course is approximately a quarter of a mile in length, and is considered a class IV run, based off of American Whitewater’s (AW) rating. This race will happen on Saturday, August 15th, 2026.
Contact Information Charles Thorntonpresident@greatfallsfoundation.org