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Red River Paddle Challenge

September 19 - September 20

Les Voyageurs Challenge Day 1

7:00 AM Registration and check in opens (Ste. Agathe boat launch)
8:00 AM Check-in closes. All boats must be staged by 8:15 AM
8:20 AM Mandatory safety briefing
9:00 AM SHARP – Race Start
10:00 AM Race Start for all rowing boats
12:00 PM until the last paddler(s) arrive – Day 1 finish line celebrations and special centennial programming at The Forks Historic Port

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Red River Paddle Challenge and Les Voyageurs Challenge Day 2

6:15 AM Registration and check in opens (St Vital Park boat launch, Winnipeg)
8:00 AM Check-in closes. All boats must be staged by 8:15 AM
8:20 AM Mandatory safety briefing
9:00 AM SHARP – Race Start
10:00 AM Race Start for all rowing boats
12:00 PM until the last paddler(s) arrive – Finish line celebrations Lockport, MB (food available for purchase from Half Moon Drive In)
2:00 PM Awards ceremonies at the finish line

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