2013 Race Calendar

Saturday, February 16, 2013

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Safari Seminar

No admission charge.
Edgar B. Davis South Side Park, 1000 N. Magnolia, Luling, TX

Saturday, May 4, 2013

9 a.m. Start

Texas River Marathon

35-mile race from River Haven RV Resort to the Pump House Restaurant, the preliminary race of the Texas Water Safari. Cut-off deadline for reaching Hwy 477, Nursery Bridge is 1:30 p.m.

Entry Fee: $25 (through March 22), $35 (through April 26), $45 (race day) per paddler

Registration is now open. Registration details are available here.

River Haven RV Resort, Cuero

Friday, May 24, 2013

Texas Water Safari Registration Deadline

To hold your starting position, your entry must be completed online or postmarked ON OR BEFORE MAY 6, 2013.

Entry Fee: $125 (through April 12), $150 (through May 6), $200 (through May 24) per paddler

Registration is now open. Registration details are available here.

Friday, June 7, 2013

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Texas Water Safari Check-In

Boats and equipment lists will be checked. Required meeting at 4 p.m. for entrants & captains to review rules/questions.

San Marcos, Aquarena Center

Saturday, June 8, 2013

9 a.m. Start

Start of the 51st Annual Texas Water Safari

Entrants should be at their boats ready to enter the water by 8 a.m.
DO NOT ENTER THE LAKE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD THAT IT’S OK TO DO SO. THE TWS HAS SPECIAL PERMISSION FROM TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY TO START THE RACE ON SPRING LAKE AND MUST FOLLOW STRICT RULES.

The Safari has been postponed only three times in forty-nine years, but in the event of a severe flood, the race will be held on June 22nd. Check-in will be Friday, June 21st and the start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 22nd.

Registration is now open. Registration details are available here.

San Marcos, Aquarena Center

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

12 p.m.

Awards Banquet

Free banquet for all teams (and one captain per team). Tickets for extra banquet meals can be purchased at the banquet.

Seadrift, Texas

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

1 p.m.

Texas Water Safari Deadline

100 hour deadline for reaching the finish line.

Seadrift, Texas

Saturday, September 21, 2013

9 a.m. Start

Jr. Texas Water Safari

16 miles from San Marcos City Park to Staples. Entry fee $25 online per person thru 9/16/13. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided at the finish line. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at San Marcos City Park. Cut-off deadline for reaching Hwy 1979 Martindale Bridge is 12 noon.

San Marcos, City Park