Events

Kites Over Calvert

May 11, 2024 - 1pm - 3pm
Doctor's Park // 23 Park Road - Calvert City
270-395-7138

For kids and adults of all ages, Kites Over Calvert is a great place to spend a spring afternoon with your family. Join us in Calvert City on May 11 from 1-3 PM in Doctor's Park. This event is free and open to the public. Calvert Area Development Association (CADA) will be giving kites away on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 1:00 PM. Get to Doctor's Park (Behind Calvert City Hall) early to claim a free kite or bring your own.

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Kentucky Lake Paddle Up

May 18, 2024 - 8am
KY Dam Boat Launch // End of Cirrito Lane - Calvert City
270-395-7158

The KY Dam Spring Paddle Up is a family-friendly paddle event in partnership with the City of Calvert City, Calvert Area Development Association, and the Tennessee RiverLine. Paddling almost five miles downstream, the event will be held on May 18 at KY Dam Boat Launch and ending at Haddox Ferry.

Bring a kayak, canoe, or any other worthy paddle craft for a scenic and leisurely paddle down the Tennessee River. For those who do not own a kayak but want to participate, 12 kayaks are available to reserve. The deadline to register online is May 16. For more details or registration, call 270-395-7158.

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LBL Bridge to Bridge Run

Oct 19, 2024 - TBA
Eggners Ferry Bridge // US 68 & KY 80 - Aurora
https://www.lblbridgetobridge.com/

The course starts on the Canton side of the Lake Barkley Bridge and crosses into the beautiful Land Between the Lakes Recreation Area. The course follows the paved path along Highway 80 until connecting with the Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail. Runners stay on the trail for its entirety ending at Fenton. The course connects with the Kentucky Lake Bridge where runners will cross and finish just west of Kentucky Lake along Highway 80.

Single Runner:

The 13.6 mile race will begin at the Lake Barkley Bridge and travel west on a paved trail for 3.6 miles. The course then becomes a winding, woodland path with packed gravel for 8.2 miles. It then becomes paved again for the final 1.8 miles to the finish on the west side of Eggner's Ferry Bridge at Kentucky Lake. Moderate elevation changes will be evident through the woodland trail.

Two Person Relay:

The two person relay will travel the same course that was described for the half marathon. The exchange zone for the two runners will be at Golden Pond Visitor Center. This zone is approximately 7.4 miles from the start. The second leg is approximately 6.2 miles. The first leg is longer but consist of easier terrain for the runner.

Three Person Relay:

The three person relay will travel the same course that was described for the half marathon. The first segment will be a 3.6 paved run that will end at the Sunset Trailhead. The second segment will be a 3.8 mile woodland trail run that will end at the Golden Pond Visitor Center. The last segment is approximately a 6.2 mile run to the finish consisting of wooded trail and paved trail.

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