7TH ANNUAL UP AND BACK BOAT RACE

August 19-20, 2023

Attention experienced paddlers! The seventh Annual Up and Back Boat Race kicks off on August 19, at 9 a.m. at the Schreiner Park (City Park) dock. Race participants will have 12 hours to paddle and portage upstream to the First Crossing, then back down to the starting line at the park. The total paddling length of the race is about 32 miles. This event will be fun for spectators too!

Everyone is encouraged to cheer participants on at the park dock at 9 a.m. as they embark on their fun river adventure. Other points of access to track participants’ progress are Flatrock Crossing, South Llano River State Park Crossing (parking fees may apply), Boone’s Crossing and the First Crossing.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Schreiner Park pavilion at 9:15 p.m. All par- ticipants who complete the race by 9:00 p.m. will be entered into a drawing for $1,000 cash and many other great prizes.

This will also be the second year for the Kids Up & Back Race on Sunday, August 20, at 9 a.m. at the City Park dock.

For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact 325446-5087 or 512-516-9184.