Latest Past Events

Abe’s River Race

Riverbank Lodge 522 S. 6th St., Petersburg

Registration is open for the Annual “Abe’s River Race” -- a 15.5 mile race on the Sangamon River. This is an official race, but some participants come dressed as Abe Lincoln and others participate just for fun too. Rain Date: July 15th Register here.

Sangamon River Float Trip: Riverwood to Sangamon Greenway

Riverwood 564A CR 2400 N, Dewey

Join us for a free Level 2 Intermediate skill float trip on the Sangamon River! We’ll start at Riverwood north and east of Mahomet, pass through Lake of the Woods and go on to the Sangamon Greenway, where IL 47 crosses the Sangamon south of Mahomet – parking lot on the Northeast corner of the bridge. Meet up 9:00 am at Riverwood unless you wish to park at the Greenway (the endpoint). You can drop your vehicle at the endpoint by 8:15 and catch the shuttle up to the starting point at Riverwood. Please sign up here.

Mahomet Music Festival & Duck Race

Mahomet 503 East Main Street, Mahomet

Parade: 10am. Walk with the USRC! Starting at noon to 5:30: Help staff or just visit the USRC display tent – and be sure to purchase a duck! 6:00 pm Duck Race