Portage County – This annual race held on the Saturday after the 4th of July is presented by the Portage Park District Foundation, with assistance by the Portage Park District and dozens of volunteers, partners and sponsors. This years event will be held on July 12, 2014
Go solo or grab a friend and create a team to have a great time for a good cause in beautiful Northern Portage County. The Headwaters Adventure Race starts and ends in historic Mantua Village and involves a 2-mile run on the Headwaters Trail past a State nature preserve, a 10-mile cycle past scenic landscapes and preserved farmlands, and a 5-mile paddle on the lovely Upper Cuyahoga State Scenic River. Register early if you need to rent a boat; boat rentals are limited to the first 50 canoes and 50 kayaks.
Registration and additional information can be found on-line at http://portageparkdistrict.org or by contacting the Portage Park District by phone for more information: 330.297.7728.
