The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett
When is The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett?
The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett takes place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Empire, AL.
What distances does The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett offer?
The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett offers 11 events: Rec Boat (Kayak) up to 12', Rec Boat (Kayak) up to 14', Tandem Kayak (2 Person), Tandem Surfski (2 person), Outrigger Canoe, Tandem Outrigger Canoe (2 person), Stand Up Paddle Board under 14', Stand Up Paddle Board 14'+, Kayak 14'+, Surfski (under 20" wide), Tandem Canoe (2 person).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rec Boat (Kayak) up to 12' | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Rec Boat (Kayak) up to 14' | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Tandem Kayak (2 Person) | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Tandem Surfski (2 person) | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Outrigger Canoe | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Tandem Outrigger Canoe (2 person) | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Stand Up Paddle Board under 14' | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Stand Up Paddle Board 14'+ | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Kayak 14'+ | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Surfski (under 20" wide) | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Tandem Canoe (2 person) | 14.0 mi | $65.00 | Register |
How much does The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett cost?
Registration for The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett starts at $65.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett held?
The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett is held in Empire, AL at 5848 Sipsey Road.
About The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett
The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett is a 14-mile, flat-water paddling race. It is held each October and commemorates the escape of the Muscogee residents of Black Warrior Town from Davie Crockett and the Tennessee Militia during the Creek Indian War. The course begins at the site of historic Black Warrior Town (present day Sipsey, Alabama) and ends at present day Cordova, Alabama near the site where Muscogee sought refuge.