Jen McKenna Paddle and Run
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Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 6.0
The event takes place on September 12, 2026, at Higgens Point in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. It offers paddle-and-run formats in both individual and team categories, with short and long course options.
Distances:
- Short course: 5.6 Miles
- Long course: 11 Miles
The short course begins near the Higgens Point boat launch, includes a paddle around Higgens Point into Blue Creek Bay and back (approximately 1.6 miles of paddling), then a run along the Centennial Trail out-and-back and a short trail section, with about 4 miles of running. The short course is available as an individual race or a two-person team with one paddler and one runner; on the team the paddler tags the runner to begin the run portion.
The long course is a paddle-run-paddle-run format. Participants paddle from Higgens to Blue Creek Bay, run the Blue Creek Trail system out-and-back to the day use park, paddle back to Higgens, then run the Centennial Trail out-and-back to the Higgens Point day use park. The long course is listed as approximately 11 miles. Team long course options include teams of two or three athletes; a three-person team uses one paddler and two runners positioned at the two run exchanges, while a two-person team requires one athlete to paddle and run and the other to run.
Awards are given to the top three men and women in each course and to top teams. A post-race food and beverage gathering is planned. The event is organized under JCM Multisports Inc, a 501(c)(3), and this year's proceeds benefit Companions Animal Shelter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
