The Red River Paddle Challenge is a 44 kilometer (~27 miles) long distance paddling race on the Red River beginning in Winnipeg, Manitoba and ending down river in Lockport, Manitoba. We welcome all types of paddling craft, including canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, outrigger canoes, dragon boats, etc. Basically our motto is if you can paddle it you can race it!
All racers are required to attend a safety briefing at 8:30 a.m. the morning of the race. The race starts at 9 a.m. sharp. Racers must check in at three checkpoints on the route. The checkpoints are for supply, support and logistics and they also have cut-off times. All checkpoints are rolling: Racers need not exit their boat, but they are responsible for assuring checkpoint staff have recorded them. All competitors choose to paddle the entire distance either solo or tandem. Please read through the following pages for complete details:
The priority of our event is safety. The unpredictable prairie weather and the river itself will provide ample challenge. Our other goals include making the race challenging but welcoming to competitors of many skill levels. Spending time on the Red River is rewarding and we hope our event reminds all who take part the true importance of this waterway.
Should you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us.