Grassy Key Paddle Battle

Saturday, September 26, 2026 • Marathon, FL
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When is Grassy Key Paddle Battle?

Grassy Key Paddle Battle takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Marathon, FL.

What distances does Grassy Key Paddle Battle offer?

Grassy Key Paddle Battle offers 6 events: Surfski - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race, SUP 14' - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race, SUP 12' 6 and Under - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race, OC-1 : Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race, OC-2 : Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race, Sunday - SUP Sprints.

Event Distance Price
Surfski - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race 7.0 mi $65.00 Register
SUP 14' - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race 7.0 mi $65.00 Register
SUP 12' 6 and Under - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race 7.0 mi $65.00 Register
OC-1 : Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race 7.0 mi $65.00 Register
OC-2 : Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race 7.0 mi $65.00 Register
Sunday - SUP Sprints 200.0 mi $20.00 Register

How much does Grassy Key Paddle Battle cost?

Registration for Grassy Key Paddle Battle starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is Grassy Key Paddle Battle held?

Grassy Key Paddle Battle is held in Marathon, FL at 58182 Overseas Hwy.

About Grassy Key Paddle Battle

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 Meeting
9:00 AM – Race Start
1:00 PM – All Racers Off Water
4:00 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 $50
Racers can opt in with $10 buy-in

Separate pots

  • Men’s Division
  • Women’s Division 

Buy-in required before race start
Only participants eligible for payout
Paid 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

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Swag & Giveaways

Surfski - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race: T-Shirt
SUP 14' - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race: T-Shirt
SUP 12' 6 and Under - Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race: T-Shirt
OC-1 : Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race: T-Shirt
OC-2 : Round Da Duck 7-Mile Race: T-Shirt
Sunday - SUP Sprints: T-Shirt
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