The Missouri American Water MR340 race begins in Kansas City on Tuesday and will travel through mid-Missouri on Thursday. The game will tip off in St. Charles County on Friday at 9 p.m.
Sunny weather is expected for Wednesday's game in Central Missouri, according to KOMU 8 First Alert Weather.
Last year's race was canceled before reaching Jefferson City because a storm left debris in the river.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 700 people participated in the race across Missouri.
🛶🛶MSHP Daily Safety Tips🛶 🛶The Missouri American Water Company MR340 race is underway, covering 340 miles of the Missouri River. People participate in competitions. pic.twitter.com/4NL8pDTe6I
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The race is named for its 340-mile length and is considered the longest uninterrupted river race in the world.
The race, which features multiple checkpoints along the river, will begin in Glasgow on Tuesday night, Thursday morning at Franklin Island near Booneville, end at Cooper's Landing in southern Boone County at noon Thursday, and leave Jefferson on Thursday afternoon. city.
