Kick off the paddling season on April 24, 2016 with the 34th Run of the Charles: Boston's Premier Paddling Race. As CRWA's signature event, the Run of the Charles is the largest flat-bottomed boat race in New England and a major event in Greater Boston, where it draws an average of 1,500 racers and thousands more spectators each year! Starting locations in Dedham, Needham, Newton, Brighton. You may also buy raffle tickets.  Register online