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Upcoming/News:

Race Registration Opens June 1st!!​

 

We are excited and looking forward to seeing everyone this year. This will be the 33rd year for the race. We are also always looking for volunteers to help. If you or someone you know is interested in helping, please contact us. If you have any questions, please reach out.

And remember to always...

                                         ...PADDLE FASTER!

courtesy of Tarek Aly

About

The Neches River Runners is a non profit organization dedicated to conservation and education which has as its primary activity the organization and staging of the Neches River Wilderness Canoe Race, the annual fund raiser and community event for the special needs scholarship fund at the Trinity Valley Community College.

Race

The Neches Wilderness Canoe Race began as a fund raiser sponsored by the Trinity Valley Community College Palestine Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the National Honor Fraternity for American Junior Colleges. When Candice Dillon asked Ed Furman"What can we do for our scholarship fundraiser" Ed says...​

Sponsors

Over the past 32 years the Neches Wilderness Canoe Race have raise funds in excess of $35,000 and have provided over 100+ scholarships to deserving students. The scholarship program benefits a variety of students with special needs including returning adults, single parents, veterans, and recent high school graduates. ​

Get Involved

We are always looking for more volunteers to help everything run smooth. If you want to get involved then contact one of us or show up at the race with a willing heart. We appreciate all of our current volunteers for all of your service!

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