Event date confirmed: Saturday, August 14, 2027 — Follow our progress and learn how to get involved.
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Media Kit

Everything you need to cover or promote the Connecticut River Challenge — fact sheet, logos, photography, and brand guidance.

Quick fact sheet

Event at a glance

Event date
Saturday, August 14, 2027 (rain date August 15)
Start
Kings Island, Enfield, CT
Finish
Harbor Park, Middletown, CT
BBQ & celebration
Glastonbury Boat Launch, Glastonbury, CT
Fundraising goal
$7,500
Host
Venture Crew 261, Suffield, CT
Beneficiary
Crew 261 youth outdoor programs
Explorer Challenge
~10 miles
Adventure Challenge
~20 miles
River Challenge
~35 miles
Boilerplate — approved description

The Connecticut River Challenge is a paddling fundraiser hosted by Venture Crew 261 of Suffield, Connecticut. Paddlers travel the Connecticut River from Kings Island in Enfield to Harbor Park in Middletown across three challenge distances — roughly 10, 20, and 35 miles — raising funds for youth outdoor leadership programs. The inaugural event is set for Saturday, August 14, 2027 (rain date Sunday, August 15) and closes with a community BBQ at the Glastonbury Boat Launch in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

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Logos

Please use the marks as provided. Do not stretch, recolor, or add effects. Keep clear space equal to the height of the crest on all sides.

Sponsorship Packet (PDF)

Event overview, sponsorship levels, benefits comparison, and a printable commitment form — return it to crew261events@gmail.com.

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Event Brochure (PDF)

A short two-page overview of the event, the three challenge distances, the route, and how to get involved.

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Crew 261 Crest — Connecticut River Challenge
Crew 261 Crest
Primary mark — PNG, transparent
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Crew 261 Logo — Connecticut River Challenge
Crew 261 Logo
Full logo — PNG, transparent
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Photography

Event photos

Free to use for coverage and sponsor promotion of the Connecticut River Challenge. Credit: Venture Crew 261.

Connecticut River at sunrise, the event's primary hero image
Connecticut River at sunrise, the event's primary hero image
Paddlers in a red canoe on the Connecticut River
Paddlers in a red canoe on the Connecticut River
Forested banks along the Connecticut River
Forested banks along the Connecticut River
Venture Crew 261 members outdoors
Venture Crew 261 members outdoors
Crew members preparing gear for a paddle
Crew members preparing gear for a paddle
Close-up of a canoe paddle in the water
Close-up of a canoe paddle in the water
Finish-line community BBQ celebration
Finish-line community BBQ celebration
Brand basics

Colors & type

Forest Green
#1A3A2A
River Gold
#D4AF37
Warm Cream
#F5F2E9
  • Headings: League Spartan
  • Body: Open Sans
  • Event name: Connecticut River Challenge (spelled out on first use)
  • Presented by: Venture Crew 261, Suffield, Connecticut

Need something else?

We can provide interviews with paddlers and crew leadership, high-resolution files, route maps, or an event one-pager on request.

Media inquiries answered within 3 business days.