Paddles For The Marathon

Paddles For The Marathon is a new fundraising event for the 2021 race.  The event is intended to highlight the talents of local artitsts through unique pieces of art created on replica canoe paddles.

A call for artists went out in February 2021 and paddles were provided on a first come first serve basis.  The artists took inspriation for their work from the AuSable River, The Marathon or just the beauty of northern Michigan.  The paddles were manufactured by the Wood Science Technology Program at Kirtland Community College.

The paddles will be on display in select Grayling and Oscoda businesses from May 27th through August 1st.  Starting on July 17th through August 1st an on-line auction site will be open allowing you to bid for the paddle(s) of your choice.  Proceeds from the auction will support The Marathon's general operating fund.

The name of the organization that plans and runs the AuSable River Canoe Marathon is AuSable River International Canoe Marathon, Inc. (ARICM, Inc.).
ARICM, Inc. is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization registered in the State of Michigan, and officially recognized by the City of Grayling and the Townships of Oscoda and AuSable.

The mission of ARICM, Inc.’s volunteer organizing committee is to:
- Organize, promote, and expand the annual AuSable
River Canoe Marathon;
- Generate positive public exposure of the communities in
in the AuSable River Valley;
- Increase public awareness of our unique natural
resource which should be protected for the enjoyment of future generations: The AuSable River.

ARICM. Inc. is comprised of a Grayling Committee and an Oscoda Committee, which coordinate the implementation of ARICM, Inc.’s mission throughout the AuSable River Valley.