Guildford Lions Big River Race - Duck and Raft Race 2023

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Saturday 1 July 2023

Start: Millmead GU2 4BE
Finish: Waterside Centre,  GU1 1LW

It’s back!  The Lions Raft race and this year with a Duck Race for Surrey Care Trust.

Enter a raft or sponsor a duck, or just come as a spectate and enjoy the atmosphere. The days activities commence at 11am and the last race (The Raft Race) takes place at approximately 3pm.

There are different ways to get involved in The Big River Race - there's something for everyone! The race will launch from Millmead Island on July 1st, and the first team to make it downstream to the Wey Kayak Club is the winner. As part of the fun, there'll be races for different classes of crafts, including paddleboards, and ducks! All proceeds will go to local charities. 

BIG RAFT RACE - 15:00 hours Registration time: 13:00 Build your raft, festoon with decorations and race it from Millmead (GU2 4BE) to the Riverside Centre in Stoughton (GU1 1LW) for a BBQ celebration. Classes include home-made rafts; paddle-boards and kayaks and canoes. Open to businesses, groups and individuals. Pay for your raft entry free (£45.00)

THE LITTLE DUCK RACE - 12:00 Sponsor a duck and watch it battle it's way to the finish line. Prizes include a pair of entry tickets to Bockett's Farm, Luna Cinema, coffee and cake from Canopy Coffee and much more! Sponsor for your Little Duck (£2.00) OR if you fancy a trip on the River Wey on Surrey Care Trust's community boat, Tranquility, for a donation, you can enjoy the river without any effort!

This event is FREE for spectators!