The 11th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency is moving its location and date! This standup paddle board race will take place in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, May 6, 2023. It features 1- and 3-mile recreational races, a 6-mile elite race and a kids' fun out-and-back paddle, to be followed by awards. Kayaks and inflatables are welcome too.
Registration is now open on Paddleguru.com!
Thank you to our race partners BOTE and The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island; title sponsor HCA Florida Destin Emergency; platinum sponsors Destin - Fort Walton Beach and Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical; silver sponsors Eglin Federal Credit Union and T-Mobile; accommodations sponsors The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach, SummerPlace Inn and Vacasa; bronze sponsor StretchLab Destin; media sponsors 102.1 The Wave, 99Rock, Destin Life, Florida Man Radio Network, Highway 98 Country, McCain's Creations Photography, and Rock 92.1; and beverage sponsors Buffalo Rock and Destin Brewery!
T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 150 racers.
Planning your race weekend stay in Destin? Please check out our accommodations sponsors:
The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach
Right next to the race venue, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach offers beautifully appointed Gulf front and Gulf view rooms and suites, daily entertainment, enhanced WiFi, heated outdoor pool and hot tub, on-site dining and more. To book your stay for $199 on May 5 - 6, please click here or call (850) 337-9194. If you would like to book additional days, please call. Last day to book this deal is April 5, 2023. Cancellation is required 48 hours prior to arrival.
SummerPlace Inn
Located in the heart of Destin right next to some of its most popular attractions, including The Track Family Fun Park, Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, and Henderson Beach State Park, SummerPlace Inn offers smoke-free rooms, complimentary breakfast, fitness center, free WiFi, indoor heated pool, outdoor pool, whirlpool & more. Call (850) 650-8003 or visit SummerPlaceInn.com.
Vacasa
When you book with Vacasa, you’re getting more than a vacation rental. You’re getting professional service you can count on. Visit vacasa.com/destin to find your race weekend accommodation.
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Date and Time
Saturday May 6, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Location
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, 1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy. S.E., Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Contact Information
(850) 837-6241
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