RIVER INFORMATION: The Cheat Canyon is home to Class III-IV whitewater. To run and race the Cheat you must know your skill level and abilities while negotiating boaters around you in rapids safely. Also, as a racer you know at higher river levels, rapids, regular flow of water and eddy lines change. KNOW your abilities. *Logistics for Race Day ~ see info below* 11:00a – 5ft and lowering = canyon. Determining factors: Albright gauge, surrounding creek levels and predicted weather. 11:00a Albright gauge 4.5 rising = Narrows
HIGHWATER PLAN B Course: Rowlesburg Park to the FOC Preston property, finish @ Old Railroad Crossing bridge river left side – 8.1mi. **all race day information will be announced here on FB – Email – at race check in – watch the weather, watch the levels, and stay tuned for last minute decisions**
BOAT CLASSES: Overall Female and Male A – Wildwater Boats B – 13′ and longer C – 10′ to 12.11′ D – 10′ and under Open Junior Class C1 – OC1 – K2 – Raft/Shredder 1st 2nd 3rd place awards in each class
SHUTTLE/PARKING: Shuttles are on your own. SUGGESTION run it early and CARPOOL. **Please be aware of traffic. There will be other boaters in the canyon and good work has been put into improving the road, we are thankful. Drive responsibly to and from jburg. When parking be considerate and make the space work. Thank you!
AWARDS CEREMONY: The awards ceremony will be held at Laurel Highlands Rafting check-in booth, left side of the road @ the race start, promptly at 8:45ish.
SAFETY: Safety boaters will be present at Big Nasty, Fist, Coliseum and other locations. All racers are required to wear a US Coast Guard approved PFD and helmet. We all play a role in making this the largest mass start downriver race in the USA and our safety record is excellent for the past 28yrs. Let’s keep it that way! Be aware of where you are and of the racers close to you. Coming together for the Cheat River Massacre-ence is a tradition bringing great competition, friends, stories told into the night and a love for the Cheat River Canyon!
More InformationContact Information Friends of the Cheat
amanda@cheat.org