power to paddle classic
NOW - OCTOBER 2-4, 2025
INAUGURAL RACE
Welcome to the Power to Paddle Classic web page of information!
Dear Racers and Supporters of Power to Paddle Classic,
We as a team of directors, have determined that this year’s race will best be postponed until October of 2025. As a new race, with many factors to weigh in, bringing the best paddlers and optimal prize purses, we feel like we need additional sponsors and support to make it the best race possible. This will allow you to confidently register for this race, knowing that it will be worth every cent, second, and effort you put into attending. This is NOT a cancellation, simply a postponement. Please continue to watch for updates as we bring on MORE sponsors, racers, and clinics of validity and value! We will also open registration up again in January of 2025, with a hugely discounted registration fee for a very short window.
Thanks for ALL the interest in this year’s race and we were honored that YOU were excited to see a race coming to our beautiful central United States National Park's venue at Stockton Lake, Missouri.
We look forward to seeing you ALL next year!
details to know:
FFF is excited to host our inaugural race, Power to Paddle Classic.
SUP, Kayak, Outriggers, and Surf Skis are ALL welcome.
This event will be located at the beautiful Stockton Lake, just an hour west of Springfield MO. The clear waters of Stockton beckon us all to come paddle and embrace nature’s beauty in this land-locked state, which is home to new AND competitive paddlers, growing in talent and speed every year!
Date: October 2-4 2025
THURSDAY - Paddle Clinics (more info coming soon!)
FRIDAY - Sprints / Technicals
SATURDAY - Distance Races
Opening Ceremony – 7:00AM
Pre Race Announcements– 7:15AM
Races Begin – 7:30AM
EARLY Registration Fee:
Distance Race - $75
10K Thunder Boom
20K Lightning in the Distance
Sprint Races - $65
2Mile Island Storm
200M Flash Sprint
1K Twister Technical (buoys)
Youth 14U - $25/race
2 or more races per person - $105
Place: Stockton Lake, Stockton MO
Races: 200M Sprint, 1K Technical, 2Mi, 10K, 20K,
*Registration: Opens January 1, 2025
Clinics will be offered Thursday, Oct 2 - Friday, Oct 3
(more information to come as it develops)
*Registration note: Registration is NON-Refundable. If you register and can not make it, you will be eligible to have your swag/shirt mailed to you.
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Training Package
PADDLE CLINICS
Thursday, October 2
HONORARY GUESTs
Maddie leblanc
Currently ranked #1 in Canada, Maddi Leblanc is a professional stand up paddle boarding athlete and teacher from Niagara ON, CAN. Her passions for SUP and the environment shine through in her everyday life and she encourages her peers to work hard and chase their dreams no matter what they may be.
“She matched her love of paddling to the love of her friends...”
Ethan Huff
Ethan’s motto of LEARN | PADDLE | REPEAT has been in place since he first started paddle boarding back in 2018. From the very beginning he was hooked on the sport and dove head long into trying to learn everything he could about SUP. This lead him to become an ASI (Academy of Surf Instructors) certified SUP instructor and develop his skills in order to help more people do the same.
“I’m stoked for the future and for the many other big plans I have to change the way SUP education is done!”
wHERE TO STAY
Crabtree cove camping
These sites (tent or camper) are right on the water near the entire event and launch site. They are $10/night with Electric hookup. No water at the camp site, BUT Bath Houses are within walking distances along with bathrooms. October begins the time of year when Stockton Lake camping is first come serve with over 30 sites to choose from. Full of beautiful trees, spacious camp sites, and family friendly.
Stockton cabins
These cabins are cozy little BnB style homes that sleep 6-13! So grab some friends and enjoy the amenities of a full kitchen, bath suites, and gorgeous views conveniently located within 5 min of the race launch sites. With pricing set for “OFF season” booking, you can’t beat these deals! BUT BOOK NOW before they’re gone! We expect they will sell out within the first month of registration!
ORLEANS TRAIL RESORT
This cozy resort is near the Orleans Trail restaurant, a short walk to the Marina, offers free Wi-Fi, and for an additional $5, a breakfast buffet. You MUST call to get the discounted price associated with the race. Tell them you are registered for Power to Paddle and enjoy a great deal! Speak to Fran and she will get you in the perfect room. Rooms, Suites, and “fisherman” Cabins range from $80-$150.
As we discover more places to stay, we will list them here.
CATEGORIES & AWARDS
Purses UP TO $750 (this could go higher if enough registrants) for top male & female in each distance race and smaller purses to go 6 deep. Sprints & Technicals will also qualify for prize purses. Medals will be given to each finisher along with Places 1-3 in each race category being Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
SUP
Kayak
Surf SkiS
OC-1
Races, Distances, & Course Maps
Races, Distances, & Course Maps
Launch Location
Crabtree Cove
20K (13Mi) Lightning sTRIKE
More information to come!
10k Thunder BOOM
Launch Location
Stockton Lake
More information to come!
2 Mile Island storm
Launch Location
Party Cove
More information to come!
1K TECH Twister
Launch Location
Party Cove
More information to come!
200M Flash sprint
Launch Location
Party Cove
More information to come!
Our SPONSORS
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Stockton Area Chamber
It all begins with support! And the SACC has done just that!
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Hydrus Board Tech
Quality Boards, SUP, Inflatable, River, Flatwater
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Puakea Design
They know OC’s. They know water. They know you!
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Lake Stockton Yacht Club
No better water support than this!
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2A Marketing
Greg with 2A Marketing had a dream and invited us to come to see Stockton. Now here we are with his encouragement and support!
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Flatwater Fitness & Fun
We are a small paddleboard and kayak company with BIG dreams! We love spreading the stoke of SUP and love our SUP community even more!
HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
