Sandy Springs SUP Showdown
August 15, 2026 7:00am
Welcome to the inaugural Sandy Springs SUP Showdown, a competitive stand-up paddleboard race on the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
This 6-mile out-and-back course launches from Morgan Falls Overlook Park at the Murph's Surf Paddle Shack on Bull Sluice Lake. Paddlers will navigate dynamic river conditions—including current and flow—creating a race that tests endurance, strategy, and on-water skill.
This event is presented in partnership with Murph's Surf and Sandy Springs Recreation and Parks, bringing together local expertise and a shared commitment to growing paddle sports in the region. Adaptive kayak athletes are in partnership with Catalyst Sports.
The Sandy Springs SUP Showdown is a true test of endurance on the river, but just as importantly, it’s a reminder that high-level sport can be both competitive and inclusive and fun!
Race Details
Course: 6-mile out-and-back river course
Location: Morgan Falls Overlook Park, Sandy Springs, GA
Ages: 16+
Entry Fee: $75
Awards: Prize money awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers
Board Drop-Off: Friday, August 14
Location: Morgan Falls Overlook Park, Sandy Springs, GA
Join us for the first chapter of the Sandy Springs SUP Showdown — where paddlers, community, and competition come together on the Chattahoochee. Be there at the beginning.
Registration ends August 12, 2026 at 8:00pm EDT
Race Map
Venue Map - Morgan Falls Overlook Park
- Race Packet Pick-Up/Board Drop-Off
- Friday August 14 from 4-7 p.m.
- Race Day Parking (off site)
- 7840 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA
- Shuttle Drop-Off/Pick-Up
- Adaptive Athlete Parking
- Refuel Station
- Restrooms
- Race Event Details
Course Map - River Route 6 mile course
- Race Event Details
- Race Route
- 2 Mile Marker
- Turnaround Point
- Swift Water Rescue