This year, the New Haven Ledges Race is resuming after a three year hiatus. The New Haven River’s classic run, called “The Ledges,” gives participants a big bang for the buck, with boulder gardens, slides and waterfalls tucked into 1.3 miles of whitewater. And it all runs alongside Lincoln Road in Bristol. When water levels are at their normal height, this stretch of river is characterized as a challenging Class IV. Kayakers navigate several drops of the ledges before the “The Toaster,” (Bartlett Falls) a 15-foot drop that plunges into a pool, then sprint out, slapping a nearby buoy to stop the clock. The race is run in two heats. Registration information for participants is at: https://www.facebook.com/NewHavenRace/