Cedar Point Shores · Operating · 1995
Runaway Rapids
Activity flume · Cedar Point Shores
Photo: Cedar Point / Six Flags · Official park / manufacturer media
An activity flume with geysers and water features — a more interactive float than the lazy river.
At a glance
Key facts for Runaway Rapids.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Activity flume
Opened
1995
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Runaway Rapids.
Ride profile
Water ride · Activity flume
- activity-flume
- family
- water
Experience
Activity flume
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Runaway Rapids.
Timeline
1995
Opens as Renegade River
2017
Renamed Runaway Rapids
Background
Runaway Rapids opened in 1995 as Renegade River — an activity channel with spray features rather than a pure lazy-river float.
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Sources & official links
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- Runaway Rapids — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Cedar Point Shores — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Cedar Point Shores on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Cedar Point Shores rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Cedar Point / Six Flags · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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