OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (AP) -- A community group that works to promote water quality at the Lake of the Ozarks is hosting a weekend endurance race for adventure paddlers.
The 2DamDays Kayak and Canoe Marathon is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Lake of the Ozarks. The 89-mile race begins at Truman Dam and concludes near Bagnell Dam.
Competitive canoeists and kayakers will battle for more than $13,000 in prize money. A recreational race is set for Saturday.
The Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance also will promote its mission with environmental education booths and exhibits.