The Toms River Canoe & Kayak Race is held annually on the Toms River, from Riverwood Park to Huddy Park. The race course is 8 miles, consisting of 85% slow-moving shallow freshwater with many turns. Water level seldom requires any portage. Winning times have ranged between one hour and twenty minutes to two hours and twenty minutes.
For more information or race application and rules governing the race, telephone 609-971-3085. Or log onto its web page at http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/canoerace.htm.