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2023 Event Announcement
We're excited to announce that the 2023 Chester Raft Race is coming up on July 2nd, sponsored by Salt Town Contractors Ltd! This fun-filled event is a must-attend for anyone who loves adventure and friendly competition. Not only will you get to test your skills on the...
2022 – 45th Chester Raft Race Revisited
The 45th annual Chester Raft Race, sponsored by Salt Town Contractors, was held on the River Dee on July 3, 2022. The event, organised by Chester Round Table, saw teams of all ages and abilities race homemade rafts along a 2.5 mile course, all in support of the event...
Blue Skies Donation
The last Chester Raft Race was a huge success, not only for the competitors and spectators, but also for a local charity, the Blue Skies Appeal. The Chester Round Table organized the event, which saw dozens of teams compete in various categories along the River Dee....
Community Award Fund donations
The first tranche of donations from the Community Award Fund have now been made, as follows; Diversity Ball in Chester Cathedral £200 Chester scouts Gang show £200 Friends of Mulberry Garden Bench for day care center* £229 BIRD 25 Resource books @£15 £375 PHAB...
The Rotary Club of Chester Community Award Fund
Following the donation of £5,000 to Claire House, the balance of funds raised from the 2019 Raft Race is being distributed by the Rotary Club of Chester. The Community Award fund is intended to assist small organisations and good causes from Chester and surrounding...
Claire House awarded £5,000 from 2019 Raft Race donations
Chester Raft Race 2019 raised just over £9,000, from entry fees, sponsorship and donations on the day. The main charity supported was Claire House Children’s Hospice, and a cheque for £5,000 was handed over to the charity and the Rotary Club of Chester club meeting...
2017 Winners
2017 Results Most innovative Raft – Top Trump, Peacock Garage Titanic – Ultimate Sinker – Sproston’s Idiots, Alan sproston Fastest Ladies raft – Viking Queens, Bagillt All Stars Fastest Hostelry Raft – Ye Olde Hickory’s, Hickory’s Smokehouse Second...
SP Energy Networks – 2016
Last year SP Energy Networks, who distribute electricity across Merseyside, Cheshire, North and Mid Wales and Shropshire, took part in the raft race for the first time. Janet Newbrook Community Engagement Manager commented.. "We had a fantastic time and this year it...
Chester Raft Race 2016
Thank you once again for all those that entered into the Chester Raft Race last year. It was really great to see all the teams. If you haven’t already done so visit the website gallery and search the photos for images of your raft in action.
We now have a BT My Donate Page
In order to make donating even easier, we are happy to announce that The Raft Race now has a BT My Donate page. What is BT My Donate? The following is what BT have to say about their My donate scheme. A fundraising service that doesn’t take commission? ...Absolutely....