Sugar
Run
2025


Saturday, August 16th

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RACE INFORMATION

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Martinez Marina – 7 N Court St, Martinez

EVENT SCHEDULE

(All times estimated)

  • 6:00am:  Arrivals & Canoe Rigging
  • 7:30am:  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 Short Spec
  • Novice Men Short Spec
  • Novice Co-Ed Short Spec
  • Open Co-Ed Short Spec
  • Open Co-Ed Short UL
  • Open Women Short Spec
  • Open Women Short UL 
  • Open Men Short Spec 
  • Open Men Short UL 
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Spec Long Course
(8 miles):

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

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

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:

Event Merchandise

We have Sugar Run tees, long sleeves, hoodies, trucker hats, beanies & totes available for presale!
Place orders by August 8th to pick up on race day.

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. GOT PLATE LUNCH food truck will be providing Hawaiian comfort 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.
  • ZERO WASTE PLEASE! We encourage everyone to bring and use reusable and/or compostable items. 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, HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED UPDATES?
Please email gsoccracecoord@gmail.com.

Special Thanks
to our sponsor
C&H Sugar

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WITH SUPPORT FROM

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

Food Truck
Got Plate Lunch, Benicia

Merch Support
Mark Arcenal
WWW.ILLESTBRAND.COM

Boat Support 
Mike Funtanilla
Bend Ur Rod Sportfishing