13th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare

The 13th Annual Paddle at the Park Sponsored by HCA Florida Healthcare will take place in the Gulf of Mexico behind The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island on Saturday, May 3, 2025. 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.

Registration will open soon!

Race Start Times
9 a.m. - 3/6-mile races start 
10:15 a.m. - 1-mile race starts
10:45 a.m. - kids' fun race (for ages 12 & under only) starts

Awards
Awards will be presented directly following the last race to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall winners, as well as the 1st place winner for 50+ in the following categories:
1-Mile Beginner - Men's, Women's, Men’s Inflatable, Women’s Inflatable
3-Mile Recreational - Men's Displacement, Women's Displacement, Men's Surfstyle, Women's Surfstyle, Men's Other*, Women's Other*
6-Mile Elite - Men's Elite, Women's Elite

*The Other category includes kayaks and outrigger canoes.

The names of the top male and top female in the 6-Mile Race will be placed on the Destin SUP Cup. The overall top male and female in the 1-Mile, 3-Mile, and 6-Mile races will also win some awesome BOTE lifestyle products and gift cards from Saltwater Restaurants! 

The top boy and girl in the Kids Fun Paddle will win a BOTE Youth t-shirt and hat.

Registration
Pricing is as follows:
1-Mile Beginner - $45 until May 2 / $55 on May 3
3-Mile Recreational - $50 until May 2 / $60 on May 3
6-Mile Elite - $65 until May 2 / $75 on May 3
Kids' Fun Race - $12 (This price does not include a race shirt.)

Follow Facebook.com/PaddleAtThePark for event details.

Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available! Contact Gretchen at (850) 837-6241 or email membership@DestinChamber.com.