Welcome to the official website of the Athol-Orange River Rat Race.

2009 Race 

April 11-12  

Ashuelot Canoe and Kayak race In Keene, NH on May 3rd.  Call 603-399-7249 for info

Congratulations to Jason Gauthier and Jason Litchenberger for winning the 2008 River Rat Race.

Photo by Mike Phillips

Hey, isn't that???? Yes it is! NESN's Mad Fisherman, Charlie Moore was in the Athol Fire boat. Pictured is Captain Tom Lozier, Captain John Duguay, Moore and Mass. State Trooper Blake Gilmore

46 years of fun on the mighty Millers River

Race conducted by the Athol Lions Club in conjunction with the Orange Lions Club

Results are posted after received by the webmaster.

If you have any problems or questions, please email us at lchauvette@verizon.net

The Orange Lions Club again this year will offer shuttle service. The cost is $5.00 per person and $5.00 per canoe. Drop off canoe and one person at the start and have your partner drive the car to Orange and have a ride back to the start!.

NOTICE

Due to multiple complaints of canoes out of position for the start of the race, all race positions will be video taped and may be reviewed for disqualification purposes.