Numbered skulls will be placed in the river by our Grim Reaper for kayakers to retrieve & exchange for prizes. Along with some raffle baskets with items donated by the paddling community. Check in at 9am & headhunt starts at 11am. We will provide shuttle service from the day use picnic area; thanks to our volunteers.

Costumes are encouraged as well as proper white water gear and helmets. Keep an eye on our event page to see what donations will be included. There will be a potluck gathering after the run.

This is a community building event and fundraiser. Last year we raised over $2000 for families impacted by cancer treatment.

Please register with Washington Kayak club to participate in the Headhunt. You do not need to be a WKC member to register.

There is a $20 entrance fee and $1 per raffle ticket. We are taking preorders for t-shirts. All monetary donations and proceeds will be given to Mayday Foundation. You may also donate directly electronically on Maydayfoundation.org (Click donate, custom amount, In honor of KAYAK. Then screen shot your donation receipt to show at the registration table. )

Limited camping spots are available. Friday, 27th October, evening to Sunday, October 29, morning of Contact Amy Simmons directly for information. 

Kanasket-Palmer State Park
Kanasket-Cumberland Rd
Ravensdale, WA 98501
(kitchen Picnic day use shelter)

*Each vehicle must have a State park day use pass ($10) or a Discover pass*
Carpool if you can!

Amy Simmons
Event Coordinator

Mayday Foundation is a 501C
EIN # 82-3914026
Ravensdale, Washington

Thank you to our 2022 sponsors:
Next Adventure Paddle Sports Center
Werner Paddles
Kokatat
Immersion Research
Last Drop Bathing suits

This year we have sponsors from:
Next Adventure Paddle Sports Center
Immersion Research
Werner Paddles
Apex Kayaks
WRRR for the campground reservation 
And many more donations of new and used items.