The Consumers Energy Da$h for Ca$h
JULY 25, 2023


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The Da$h For Ca$h is a 64-team bracket-style, single elimination event held on Tuesday before the Marathon in Oscoda. Teams compete for a part of a $5,000+ prize pool! Teams are positioned on the bracket via a random draw that occurs approximately 15 minutes before the event begins.
The course is approximately 1/5 mile (322 meters) in length. Two teams will sprint downstream head to head starting from behind Gilbert’s Drug Store and finishing at the Marathon Finish Line, just upstream of the Mill Street Bridge. The sprint durations last approximately 1m:20s per heat and are held in 2-3 minute intervals until a champion is crowned. Prize money is presented following the final sprint, and paddlers must be present to collect their prize.
This event is open to Marathon paddlers and the general public. There is no registration fee for paddlers registered for the Marathon and paddlers are not required to compete with their Marathon partner. Marathon paddlers can pre-register for the event. Public (non-marathon) registration opened up the day of the competition. Registration for a non-marathon paddler is $20. Teams can be Marathon and non-Marathon paddlers Only the first 64-teams to sign up for the Da$h For Ca$h will be allowed to compete. Marathon paddlers interested in competing are encouraged to pre-register to insure their spot.
Da$h For Ca$h Bracket
2023 Prize Money Payout
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd-4th: $200
5th-8th: $150
9th-16th: $100
17th-32nd: $50
33rd-64th: $0
Bonus money is awarded to the top two (2) teams with the fastest overall times, from each of the following divisions: (1st-$150, 2nd-$50)
Women’s – Both female paddlers
Mixed – One male, one female paddler
Masters – Both racers aged 40+ years
Seniors – Both racers aged 50+ years (Senior teams do not qualify for the Masters bonus)
Veterans – Both racers aged 60+ years (Veteran teams do not qualify for the Masters or Seniors bonus)
Out of State – Both racers reside outside of Michigan
International – Both paddlers reside outside the USA (International teams do not qualify for Out of State Bonus)
Continental – One Michigan, one non-Michigan paddler
All-Michigan – Both racers reside in Michigan
Race Contact
Oscoda Race Committee
dfc@ausablecanoemarathon.org
Da$h for Ca$h Race Results
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