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340-Mile River Race Tests Endurance | Kansas City News
Six hundred sixty-seven brave paddlers launched from Kaw Point Park on July 28th for the grueling 340-mile Missouri River Race — the longest continuous river race on Earth. With no mandatory rest stops and strict checkpoint cutoffs, every minute counts. Solo racers had 86 hours to reach St. Charles by July 31st, while teams had 85 — missing either means disqualification. From father-son teams chasing memories to retired Navy SEALs raising funds for Camp David, competitors come for different reasons — but all face the same brutal test of endurance. As one SEAL put it, it’s not always fun in…
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