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. In partnership with Catalyst Sports we have some adaptive kayaks available for adaptive athletes to borrow for this event.
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