Marathon, FL
Race Details
Grassy Key Paddle Battle
Grassy Key Paddle Battle is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Sep 26 2026 in Marathon, FL (America/New York timezone).
Register
- 2026-09-26
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Marathon, FL
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUP 14' – Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race | 7 Miles | paddle_sports | $65.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
| SUP 12' 6 and Under – Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race | 7 Miles | paddle_sports | $65.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
| OC-1 : Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race | 7 Miles | paddle_sports | $65.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
| OC-2 : Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race | 7 Miles | paddle_sports | $65.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
| Surfski – Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race | 7 Miles | paddle_sports | $65.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
| Sunday – SUP Sprints | 200m | paddle_sports | $20.00 | 9/27/2026 08:00 |
Grassy Key Paddle Battle Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
September 26–27, 2026
Grassy Flats Beach Club & Resort | Marathon, Florida Keys
The Grassy Key Paddle Battle is set to become the premier paddle race destination in the Middle Keys—a high-energy, multi-discipline event combining distance racing, sprint competition, and a full weekend experience.
Distance Race: Grassy Flats Beach Club & Resort
Sprint Race: Keys Cable
Packet Pickup: Palm Deck September 25, 2026
Saturday | September 26
“Round da Duck” – 7 Mile Course Entry: $65
Divisions
SUP 14’
SUP 12’6 & Under
OC1
OC2
Surfski
Schedule
8:00 AM – Captain’s Meeting9:00 AM – Race Start1:00 PM – All Racers Off Water4:00 PM – Awards @ Palm Deck
Sunday | September 27
SUP Sprint Battle
Entry: $20
Start: 9am
Race Format: Knockout Heats
Sprint Course (Keys Cable)
Each paddler races in their own lane:
Water start in lane
Paddle 100 meters out
Left shoulder buoy turn
Paddle 100 meters back to finish
Total: 200-meter sprint
CASH POT | SPRINT RACE
We’re building a live cash pot:
Event seeds pot with $50Racers can opt in with $10 buy-in
Separate pots
Men’s Division
Women’s Division
Buy-in required before race startOnly participants eligible for payoutPaid out after finals
Total pot announced before racing begins
Grassy Flats Hotel Pricing
Waived resort fees
· $189 Wreckers Double Queen
· $199 Wreckers King Room
· $229 Humidor Suite
· $269 Galleon Suite
· $349 Conch House 2-Bedroom
· $399 Conch house 3-Bedroom
Race Date
(America/New York timezone)