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Chester Raft Race
TBA 2024
10am - 5pm
The Chester Raft Race is an annual charity event taking place every July in the Groves on the River Dee.
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www.chesterraftrace.org.uk
The Chester Raft Race is an annual charity event taking place every July in the Groves on the River Dee.
The rafts race against the clock over an approximate 400 metre course starting just upriver of the Royal Chester Rowing Club.
Passing under the pedestrian Suspension Bridge to a finish on the north bank of the river by Recorder’s Steps to the Walls and just above the weir.
Although the race is over at this point, the rafts then have to retrace their route back to the launch area on the Meadows.
Sandy Lane Ferry
We're thrilled to announce that the Sandy lane ferry has extended its operating hours exclusively for the Chester Raft Race.
The ferry will be available from 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM, ensuring convenient and scenic transportation from Sandy Lane Aqua Park to the Meadows.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to experience a delightful ferry ride across the River Dee! For a nominal fee of just
£1 for adults
50p for children and dogs, you can enjoy a leisurely journey while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Departure Point: Sandy Lane Aqua Park
Destination: The Meadows
Make the most of this convenient transportation option and enjoy the scenic views along the river as you travel to the Chester Raft Race event. See you there
So that rounds up the days timings this week, we hope to see you on Sunday.
Event Timings:
8:00 AM: Site opens
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Rafts set up in the new registration area
10:00 AM: Event field opens
10:00AM-1:00 PM: Rafts will hit the water.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Public viewing of rafts and field activities
3:00 PM: Awards ceremony
3:00 PM: Vehicle traffic allowed for raft removal
5:00 PM: Site closure begins
Great Fun for Spectators and Competitors Alike.
We're so excited to announce that we will be bringing this wonderful event to Chester this year.
Rotary Club of Chester has previously crafted a wonderful fundraising event over the last 40 years and raised ~£500,000 for local causes in Chester
It's now up to us to step up and do the same
We still have Rotarians with us helping and guiding us to bring the event that is loved across Chester.
We'll be updating with more news soon. Please like, follow and share the Chester Raft Race page to keep updated.
The Chester Raft Race is an annual charity event taking place every July in the Groves on the River Dee and organised by the Chester Grosvenor 76 Round Table.
The rafts race against the clock over an approximate 400 metre course starting just upriver of the Royal Chester Rowing Club,
passing under the pedestrian Suspension Bridge to a finish on the north bank of the river by Recorder’s Steps to the Walls and just above the weir.
Although the race is over at this point, the rafts then have to retrace their route back to the launch area on the Meadows.
ENTRY COSTS
Enter a raft – £TBA
Corporate Advertising – £TBA
Hospitality Space – £TBA
Corporate Advertising
Corporate advertising will allow you to place a quarter page advertisement for your company or show your logo (JPEG) in the programme.
Hospitality Space
Great for apres-race BBQ or Corporate Party. Pitches subject to availability are 20 metres x 10 metres. Minimum size plot £TBA for 1 plot
A High Point in Chester's Social Calendar
River Dee Chester Earls Eye to the Weir
Rotary Club of Chester Annual River Dee Raft Race
External Links
http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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