Bloody Run Canoe Classic
Encyclopedia
The Bloody Run Canoe Classic (BRCC) is a community canoe
and kayak
race along the Raystown Branch
of the Juniata River
in Everett
, Pennsylvania
. Historically, this event has comprised a five and nine mile race, with multiple race classes that include "both recreational and competition-class boats".
Water Trail "hosts the annual Bloody Run Canoe Classic between Bedford, Pennsylvania
and Everett, Pennsylvania for both recreational and competition-class boats. The first race took place in 1982 after the founding of the Raystown Canoe Club. Annually held in April or May, there has been good years and bad, like the 1991 race that had high water perfect for racing, but cold weather that put racers at risk for hypothermia. The race was held annually until 2001, when the event was held in conjunction with a Spring Festival and triathlon.
The Bloody Run Canoe Classic returned from a hiatus in 2008 with sponsorship from REI
. In addition, community members played a large part helping Raystown Canoe Club to bring this nine-mile race back to life. When revived in 2008, "48 people showed up" and then in 2009 the BRCC attracted more than 60 participants to Everett, Pennsylvania
’s local waterways.
The Bloody Run Canoe Classic was named after the original name of its home town, Everett, PA. Everett's original name was 'Bloody Run'. The Raystown Canoe Club owns the rights to and organizes the BRCC.
page. Before these steps were taken, the Raystown Canoe Club and BRCC did not appear when searched with popular online search engines.
Canoe
A canoe or Canadian canoe is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes are usually pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be decked over A canoe (North American English) or Canadian...
and kayak
Kayak
A kayak is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler...
race along the Raystown Branch
Raystown Branch Juniata River
The Raystown Branch Juniata River is the largest and longest tributary of the Juniata River in south-central Pennsylvania in the United States....
of the Juniata River
Juniata River
The Juniata River is a tributary of the Susquehanna River, approximately long, in central Pennsylvania in the United States. The river is considered scenic along much of its route, having a broad and shallow course passing through several mountain ridges and steeply-lined water gaps...
in Everett
Everett, Pennsylvania
Everett is a borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,905 at the 2000 census.Everett's original name was Bloody Run, after a creek which was the site of a battle between settlers and Native Americans...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. Historically, this event has comprised a five and nine mile race, with multiple race classes that include "both recreational and competition-class boats".
Origin and history
The Raystown Branch Juniata RiverRaystown Branch Juniata River
The Raystown Branch Juniata River is the largest and longest tributary of the Juniata River in south-central Pennsylvania in the United States....
Water Trail "hosts the annual Bloody Run Canoe Classic between Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford is a borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, west of the State Capital, Harrisburg. It is the county seat of Bedford County. Bedford was established in the mid-18th century. Population counts follow: 1890, 2,242; 1900, 2,167; 1910, 2,385. The population was 3,141 at the 2000...
and Everett, Pennsylvania for both recreational and competition-class boats. The first race took place in 1982 after the founding of the Raystown Canoe Club. Annually held in April or May, there has been good years and bad, like the 1991 race that had high water perfect for racing, but cold weather that put racers at risk for hypothermia. The race was held annually until 2001, when the event was held in conjunction with a Spring Festival and triathlon.
The Bloody Run Canoe Classic returned from a hiatus in 2008 with sponsorship from REI
Rei
-People:*Rei, the Biblical term for those who retained their allegiance to King David when Adonijah rebelled, as mentioned in 1 Kings 1:8*Rei Hiroe*Rei Igarashi*Rei Kawakubo*Rei Kikukawa*Rei Mikamoto*Rei Munakata*Rei Okamoto*Rei Omishi...
. In addition, community members played a large part helping Raystown Canoe Club to bring this nine-mile race back to life. When revived in 2008, "48 people showed up" and then in 2009 the BRCC attracted more than 60 participants to Everett, Pennsylvania
Everett, Pennsylvania
Everett is a borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,905 at the 2000 census.Everett's original name was Bloody Run, after a creek which was the site of a battle between settlers and Native Americans...
’s local waterways.
The Bloody Run Canoe Classic was named after the original name of its home town, Everett, PA. Everett's original name was 'Bloody Run'. The Raystown Canoe Club owns the rights to and organizes the BRCC.
Updated communications
Previously, the Bloody Run Canoe Classic was only advertised through local radio and newspaper ads. When the BRCC was revived in 2008, new members of the Raystown Canoe Club began targeting people with more tech-savvy media, such as creating a website and a Facebookpage. Before these steps were taken, the Raystown Canoe Club and BRCC did not appear when searched with popular online search engines.