Saranac Lake’s 2025 Corrugated Cup Cardboard Boat Race

Attend the highly anticipated annual Saranac Lake Corrugated Cup, hosted by Play ADK, a delightful cardboard boat race that will take place over the Labor Day weekend in 2025. This family-friendly event promises a day brimming with creativity, camaraderie, and spirited competition.

Participants are invited to unleash their imagination as they construct their own boats using colorful supplies provided at the park, with boat-building sessions running from 10 am to 2 pm.

Cardboard Vessel on Lake Flower in Saranac Lake.

For those who prefer to craft their vessels in advance, a thrilling lineup will commence promptly at 2 pm, where attendees can showcase their designs and compete for the coveted People’s Choice award, as the public casts their votes for the most inventive boat.

The races will kick off at 3 pm, where contestants will paddle through a short, marked loop on the pristine waters of Lake Flower, cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd.

Following the excitement of the races, an awards ceremony will take place, celebrating the creativity and skill of all participants once the final finishers cross the line. Come and be a part of this unforgettable day of fun and friendly rivalry.

Unleash your creativity at the 2025 Corrugated Cup in Saranac Lake.

The cost to race is a suggested donation of $25-$50 per boat with all proceeds supporting Play ADK’s Clubhouse and community programming. Register, view the race rules, and get building tips on Play ADK’s website.

As part of Celebrate Paddling in Saranac Lake, this event is co-hosted by local outfitters, paddling organizations and guides including Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters (ALTO), the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), Guide ADK and St. Regis Canoe Outfitters (SRCO), all of which will help the event run smoothly and provide race winners with awesome schwag.

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