Saturday, September 19, 2026
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
A variety of delicious food and beverage options are available for purchase at The Forks. RRPC paddlers can also check in for the Sunday race early and pick up their racer swag bags during this time.
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
All finishers will receive an RRPC or Les Voyageurs finisher medal upon completion of the race. Top three finishers in each class/category with more than five competitors/teams will receive prizes or recognition at the awards ceremony. Awards will be presented and photos taken on the RRPC podium. All participants are eligible to win prizes from our event sponsors.