2024 Sugar Run

Thanks to everyone who participated!

Merch still available!

Order to have it shipped to you or picked up
at the All Good Living store in Alameda

RACE INFORMATION

Saturday, June 29
Martinez Marina – 7 N Court St, Martinez

EVENT SCHEDULE

(All times estimated)

  • 6:00am: Arrivals & Canoe Rigging
  • 8:00am: Registration Opens
  • 8:00am: Mandatory Coaches & Steersmen Meeting
  • 8:30am: Welcome Pule & Opening Thanks
  • 9:30am: All Short Course Races 
  • 11:00am: Women’s & Co-Ed Long Course Races 
  • 11:30am: Short Course Awards
  • 1:00pm:  Men’s Long Course Races
  • 3:30pm: Long Course Awards
  • 5:00pm: Closing

DIVISIONS

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Short Course
(4 miles):

  • 19 & Under Boys UL
  • 19 & Under Girls UL
  • Novice Women Spec
  • Novice Men Spec
  • Novice Co-Ed Spec
  • Open Women Short Spec
  • Open Women Short UL 
  • Open Men Short Spec 
  • Open Men Short UL 
  • Open Coed Short Spec
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Spec Long Course
(8 miles):

  • Open Women
  • Open Men
  • Open Co-Ed
  • Master Women 40+
  • Master Men 40+
  • Master Co-Ed 40+
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Unlimited Long Course
(10 miles):

  • Open Women
  • Open Men
  • Open Co-Ed
  • Master 40 Women
  • Master 40 Men
  • Master 40 Co-Ed
  • Master 50+ Women
  • Master 50+ Men

REGISTRATION & PAYMENTS

  • NCOCA Registration Form – link coming soon!
  • Fees:  $25 per paddler, per race or $150 per crew
  • Race fees must be paid in advance online. Fees cannot be collected on-site. Please use one of these forms of payment:

CANOE SAFETY

  • Spray skirts are required on all canoes and for each race.
  • Six PFDs, a spare paddle and a tow rope are also required in each canoe.

MARINA & PARK RULES

  • No portable BBQs or grills are allowed. Merna’s Hawaiian Kitchen food truck will be providing food for sale. 
  • Driving on grass areas or pathways is not allowed.
  • Canopies must be secured to the ground. Please bring weights if needed.
  • Dogs must be leashed and under control. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
  • Reduce, Reuse & Recycle! We encourage everyone to bring and use reusable and/or compostable items if possible. As always, we would like to be mindful of garbage and keeping our marina and surrounding parks clean. Garbage, recycling and compost bins will be available.

EVENT MAP & PARKING

  • General event parking will be located in the lots marked in pink on the map below.
  • Trailer parking will be located in the larger parking lot marked in yellow on the map below.
  • Please set up club tents and canopies only in the blue areas on the map.
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IMPORTANT TRAILER DIRECTIONS

For trailers, please use this different route to and from the Marina area, to avoid driving through Downtown Martinez:

  • From Highway 4, exit Alhambra Ave towards Martinez
  • Turn right onto Alhambra Ave 
  • Turn left onto Buckley St 
  • Head northeast on Buckley St toward Berrellesa St
  • Turn right onto Berrellesa St 
  • Turn right and head East
  • Turn right toward Ferry St and follow to Joe DiMaggio Dr
  • Turn left onto Joe Dimaggio Dr
  • Turn left onto N Court St and follow to Marina parking lots
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NEED MORE INFORMATION OR HAVE QUESTIONS? Please email gsoccracecoord@gmail.com.

Mahalo to our
generous sponsor
C&H Sugar

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WITH SUPPORT FROM

Opening Greetings 
Nā Mamo No’Eau Hālau & Kumu Rick Smith

Food Truck 
Merna’s Hawaiian Kitchen

Pre-Award Music
Kolohe Sings Norcal

Boat Support 
Mike Funtanilla
Bend Ur Rod Sportfishing