Jen McKenna Paddle and Run

07/13/2026

We are on pace for a sold out year. So exciting... don't wait until it is too late. Check out www.jenpaddlerun.com for registration details.

06/27/2026

7 years since Jen left this earth and travelled to her heavenly home. Hard to believe it has been that long. Not a day goes by that I do not think about her. I know she is in a much better place and is also with her grandma Jean, her dad, her niece Ally, Galen, and many others. I know the one thing she taught all of us: Be Strong and Courage (Joshua 1:9). The Jen McKenna Paddle and Run started because of her and what taught us all. We hope you all join us each September.

06/25/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Welcome to the Fat Moose Backyard Ultra. Brought to you by the team who puts on the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run, we are excited to share our new event coming in June 2027. Taking place right here in Coeur d'Alene, the Fat Moose will certainly test your abilities. The backyard ultra is a 4.167-mile loop completed every hour on the hour until you can't. There is only one official winner - the last runner to complete the loop before the one hour cutoff. Sounds easy, huh? Think again.

We will begin on Friday, June 25, 2027, at 7:00pm. Yes, an evening start, which means you may have a couple of hours of daylight and then the darkness sets in. Can you make it to sunrise? It will take grit and determination to see how many laps you can do before you DNF. It is going to be wild, so embrace the adventure. The Fat Moose is coming for you.

Our website is live (but we will continue to update it). Registration opens this Fall.

https://thefatmooseultra.com/

06/12/2026

Coming in June 2027... the same team who puts on the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run. We have a new event coming and it is pretty epic... nothing like it in the area. We have our big announcement coming on June 25, including our new website goes live. Like our page and follow us to know more in the coming weeks.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590346487128

RUN WILD, EMBRACE ADVENTURE!!

Brought to you by the group who started the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run, The Fat Moose Backyard Ultra is about experiencing something unique: complete 4.167 miles every hour on the hour until the last runner wins.

06/03/2026

We are just 100 days out from our 6th edition. We are so excited for this year. We have new swag and a new award mug design and color. Can't wait. We also have the Matt Grogan Challenge. So, what is the Matt Grogan Challenge? Matt is a local legend and fitness trainer at SNAP Fitness. He has agreed to participate in our event this year. He will start 15 minutes after the short course athletes. We will donate $10 to a local charity organization for every athlete he passes before the finish line. Can you beat him? Sign up and find out...

We are nearly 40% sold out and our final price increase is on July 1. Sign up before we sell out. Check out www.jenpaddlerun.com for all the information.

04/13/2026

Our Mission:

The Jen McKenna Paddle and Run exists to honor the vibrant spirit of Jennifer McKenna by bringing people together through outdoor sport and recreation, fostering community connection, and generating sustainable support for local nonprofit partners that improve lives and strengthen our community.

The Jen McKenna Paddle and Run is a 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with JCM Multisports Inc.

Join us on Saturday, Sept 12 for the 6th edition of our awesome little event. Check out www.jenpaddlerun.com for all the information.

04/02/2026

After one day of registration, we are already 25% sold out for our 6th edition. Wow... Our little event continues to gain in popularity. Do not miss out on the fun for the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run on Sept 12, 2026. Check out www.jenpaddlerun.com In the coming months, we will be sharing updates on all the fun and challenging things coming to the 6.0 edition.

04/01/2026

No foolin'... Registration is officially open for the 6.0 edition of the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run. Take advantage of our lowest price of the year in our annual 24-hour flash sale. Check out www.jenpaddlerun.com for all the information.

03/25/2026

Registration opens on Wednesday, April 1. For the 4th straight year, we have not raised registration fees. Our annual 24-hour fire sale will happen again. This year we are offering 20% off all events - only for 24 hours. Take advantage of the lowest prices all year. Lots of great things this year. We hope you all join us on Saturday, Sept 12, out at Higgens Point. Check out www.jenpaddlerun.com for all the great information.

03/17/2026

Sneak Peak... the newly formed 501c3 organization, JCM Multisports Inc (which includes the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run), is planning a backyard ultra in Coeur d'Alene in June 2027 (tentative month). Not familiar with the format: a 4.167-mile loop completed every hour on the hour until you can't. Last man or woman standing wins!!! Details coming at the Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 6.0 in September. Stay tuned.