The Canoe and Kayak Race is an annual event, hosted by Union College, U Canoe and Barbourville Tourism. The race consists of 15 miles of river, ranging from calm water to beginner-level rapids. The race starts on the Knox County line bordering Bell County, and finishes in Knox County at the Thompson R.V. Park.
Thompson RV Park Check in or Registration of the day of event is: 9 to 9:30 am, 538 South Main St, Barbourville, KY 40906 Barbourville Tourism
For more information, contact tourism@barbourville.com.