
8th Annual Paddle Run/Walk 4 CureHHT @ Captain Jim’s
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Paddle or run along Lake Erie's scenic waterfront for a unique event supporting HHT research and patient care.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
- For a Cause
The 8th Annual Paddle Run/Walk 4 CureHHT offers a unique opportunity to support the fight against Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT). This event combines a picturesque 2.8k kayak or SUP tour along the Lake Erie waterfront with a 5k run/walk. It's a day of athletic diversity set against scenic views, all dedicated to raising funds and awareness for HHT research and patient well-being. Participants can choose to paddle, run, or do both, contributing to a vital cause in Gibraltar, MI.
What to expect
From the organizer
Our goal is to raise money to find a cure for HHT (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome, HHT is an inherited disease that leads to malformed blood vessels in multiple organs of the body and typically begins with nosebleeds during childhood. HHT can result in serious health problems if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Our mission is to find a cure for HHT while saving the lives and improving the well-being of individuals and families affected by HHT.
Followed by announcements/welcoming, we start off with a picturesque kayak/SUP tour circling the main island of Gibraltar for a 2.8k (roughly 30 minutes) paddle throughout the Lake Erie waterfront and canal-front residential areas prior to the 5k run/walk. Kayakers will launch 1 at a time then start the 5k whenever they finish the paddle. Join us for a day of fun and athletic diversity for a great cause. Sign up today for a 5k Run or a 2.8k Kayak race, or sign up for both events!! Announcements & Results post-race. *Drinks/Food available @ Captain Jim’s Marina & Bar for purchase upon race completion. *Lifejackets are required to wear &/or have on boat at all times during kayak portion* *Limited kayaks available for use, participants highly encouraged to bring their own* *Limited T-Shirts available, size not guaranteed*