• The most recent 2009 race results
• The Mokelumne is under threat from a proposed Pardee dam expansion.  More information here: Foothill Conservancy
  
• Great photos of the races from: 2006 and 2007 
  
• Past Year's Mokelumne River Race results
• Questions about running a slalom course, check out our Slalom Course Basics page.
• Other slalom races around California

Lined up for the Downriver Mass Start

They're off! Downriver Mass Start

Race Classes

Friday

This is course setup day.  Club members and volunteers spend the day pulling lines across the river, setting gates and trying out the course.  We wrap up the day with potluck BBQ.

Saturday

Racers check-in and pick up their racing bibs.  The slalom course is open all day for practice runs. The downriver race is held mid day starting from Electra beach about a mile upstream of the slalom course.  There is downriver pre-race meeting down on the sand at the water's edge before the race starts.  There is always an assortment of vehicles leaving from around the registration tent to carry racers, their gear and boats to the put-in at Electra beach.  Help with the downriver shuttle is always appreciated.

Sunday

All slalom racers meet for a pre-race meeting and judging stations are assigned.  All racers are assigned to a judging station and are expected to help with judging throughout the day.  The slalom races run all day with every racer getting two runs down the course.  After the last racer finishes the course is taken down and we wrap up the weekend with an awards ceremony.  

The number of registrations is limited by the racers we can reasonably get down the slalom course during race day, although in all the years we've been running the race we've never had to cut-off registrations.

Pre registering guarantees you a spot at the races and helps our volunteer race committee prepare for the races.  If spaces are still available you can register on Saturday of race weekend.  No registration is permitted on slalom race day (Sunday).  All racers must check-in and pick up their race bib on Saturday.  Please return your race bib after your last race.

The weather in late September can range from sunny and hot to cool, with a slight chance of rain. The water on the Mokelumne is dam fed and is a bit on the cool side, even when the days are hot.  Here are the averages for September:

Month	Avg. High	Avg. Low	Avg. Precip.	Rec. High	Rec. Low
September	84.6° F	50.8° F	0.9 in	108° (09/06/1988)	33° F (09/27/1948)

There are no concessions at the races and no drinking water available along the river corridor.  The nearest stores are back down the Electra road and then north on Hwy 49 into Jackson.  We recommend you bring enough to eat and drink for each day.

Trash cans will be set up near the slalom course and there are pit toilets available at several points along the river.

Depending on your judging station folding chairs, sun umbrellas, a tarp, rope and plenty of sun screen can be a good idea.  

Each judging station needs a throw rope and a whistle.  If you have these items, please bring them along and while you're at it put in your personal first aid kit.

You'll of course need your boating gear which must include your PFD, helmet and float bags.

Feel free to bring your own fans and cheering section.  If you have non-boaters who'd like to help out at the races please let us know.  We always can use an extra hand.

The races are held on a class II section of the Mokelumne River.  Participants must the have river skills and experience for this difficulty of river.  If you have never boated on this section of the Mokelumne River we recommend that you take an opportunity to paddle the Electra run before the races to familiarize yourself with the river and it's rapids.

All participants are required to have an approved PFD, helmet and float bags in order to race or practice on the course.  

All participants are required to help any boater requiring aid.

During the downriver race there may be times when you are paddling in a large group of boats and other times when the boaters may be stretched out along the course.  Two sweep boaters will follow the last racers down the course.  We will also have a safety boater stationed at each of the two largest rapids on the run, "The Slot" and "S-Turn".

The slalom race course will have throw bags stationed at each judging station.  There will also be two racers in the water at all times at the end of the slalom course to lend assistance if required.

In the event that medical attention is required Sutter Hospital is located in the town of Jackson a short distance away.  A medical professional will not be on location at the races.

Loma Prieta Paddlers has also put together a river safety plan for the Mokelumne River.

No camping is available along the Mokelumne River, but there are several campgrounds near the town of Jackson such as Indian Grinding Rock State Park, New Hogan Lake and Lake Camanche.  Hotels are available in the town of Jackson.

The Mokelumne River Lodge  (209) 286-1000 is a B&B right on the river at the Hwy 49 bridge.

Here's a Google Map showing the river and common places to stay and eat in Jackson.

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There are other river races throughout California including the Sierra Cup which links many of these paddling events into a “for fun” slalom series, which spans the boating season.

For additional information about the Moke Races email us at:

The Loma Prieta Paddlers