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Mississippi River Paddle Weekend
June 9 @ 4:00 am - 7:00 pm
The cost depends on which Tour, Race, or Relay you are participating in. Learn more at www.twopaddles.org
Paddling on the Mississippi is a sublime activity, and the Mississippi River Paddle Weekend has a plethora of Tours, Races, and Relays throughout the day for everyone from beginners to ultra-endurance athletes! All events take place on June 9th, 2024, except the Mississippi River 150, which begins on Friday, June 7th (details below). All events can be paddled solo, tandem, or as part of a team, and start times vary by event.
As of March 24, 2024, all events will end at Mississippi Point Park in Champlin, where, on Sunday afternoon, there will be live music, carnival rides, and food, and you can watch the boats paddle past the amphitheater to the finish line—spectators welcome (spectators do not need to register). There are rental canoes and kayaks available for the 5-mile events; for all other events contact our friends at Clearwaters Outfitting. They can rent you a boat and they’ll even pick it up at the finish line!
Which event is right for you? Find more information at twopaddles.org
1) The MR 5-mile Open Tour and Family Race is a fun 5-mile challenge. The open tour is open to anyone. The Family Race is for at least one adult paired with at least one child. This is the our easiest paddle; suitable for beginners or anyone who wants a relaxing trip. Use discount code HALF OFF when registering to get 50% off.
2) The MR High School Challenge is a 5-mile challenge for teens in grades 8–12. Use discount code HALF OFF when registering to get 50% off.
3) The MR 10, 25, and 48 Races provide for competitive, scenic races of different lengths. Each race has a non-competitive recreational tour option.
4) The MR 25 Relay is an option for teams of paddlers to take turns to paddle three relay legs, each about 7 miles long.
5) The MR 150 is an epic, ultra-endurance race from Brainerd to Champlin. Paddlers have 50 hours, starting at 3pm on Friday June 7th. There is also a 140-mile recreational tour option, and NEW IN 2024 is the MR 150 Relay for teams of paddlers to take turns paddling in five relay legs between 25 and 39 miles each.
6) The Mississippi River Community Celebration is open to everyone and free! Join us on Sunday, June 9th at Mississippi Crossings in Champlin for live music, watch boats paddle past, visit river-related organizations, and check out rides and food at the Father Hennepin Festival.
NEW! Watch a recorded zoom info session about all of the events except for the MR 150 here; watch one about the MR 150 here.
Note: the various paddle events conclude at Mississippi Point Park and culminate in the Mississippi River Community Celebration at Mississippi Crossings in Champlin, Minnesota. Thus, the location listed for this event is Mississippi Crossings. To find out where the various races, tours, and relays begin please check out the website, twopaddles.org.
Email Two Paddles with any questions at info@twopaddles.org