2025 FOLAR Paddle Battle

The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) is excited to host the 17th annual PADDLE BATTLE on the scenic Appomattox River!

This annual event brings folks together from all across the region as we celebrate the river and all it has to offer by winding through beautiful marshy areas filled with wildlife. We welcome paddlers of ALL LEVELS, and you have a choice of a 10-mile Race, a 10-mile Leisure Paddle, or a 2-mile Guided Paddle. This section of river is flatwater and tidal, and this year we’re paddling DOWNSTREAM.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES (depending on your selection*):

• Shuttle rides to and from parking areas*
• Morning snacks*
• Lunch
• Wristband
• Paddle Battle t-shirt*
• And handcrafted awards (for our race winners)*

We offer discounted registration for youth, military members & first responders, and educators. Please email FOLAR’s Communications & Marketing Manager, Jackie, at jvari@folar-va.org to receive your coupon code. Finish line activities include lunch with a scenic view at the Hopewell City Marina where we’ll sell refreshments and new, fun merchandise! In support of our ongoing work to conserve, protect and promote the Appomattox River for all to enjoy, FOLAR has organized the annual Paddle Battle on the Appomattox River since 2007.