Paddle Lakefest is BACK for 2025 as a part of Big Bear's Lakefest! 

Join us for a weekend of paddle races and more including an open water swim race, arm wrestling contest, live music, and an action sports show. 

This year we will hold 3 different Big Bear PaddleFest races: Paddlefest 5K, Lakefest Classic 10K, the Dooley Cup 20K race circumnavigating the entire lake.  Our Paddle, Paddle, Pass 1 Mile sit on top kayak relay race will also be held. 

Paddlefest 5K, Lakefest Classic 10K and The Dooley Cup are ALL COMERS races. Bring your fastest paddling rig! We will hold divisions for every style of boat that shows up. All paddlers will need a PFD and to register their boat on Big Bear Lake. On site single day boat registration for Big Bear Lake is $25 and is included in the entry fee. 

Paddle, Paddle, Pass - Our NEW 1 MILE Sit on Top Kayak Relay Race for everyone! Come on down and enjoy the party. No experience or equipment needed. We'll provide the boat, paddle, and pfd you just need to bring some friends! Teams will compete in a fun relay race challenging everyone to steer and paddle around our course before handing off to a teammate. There will be heats ran through both days. Family friendly and lots of fun!

Dooley Cup 20K -  6:30AM
Lakefest Classic 10K - 7:30AM
Paddlefest 5K - 9:30AM 

Paddle, Paddle, Pass - Saturday from 9AM - 5PM

More info available at: elevatedsocal.com