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Master Class with Al Rudquist

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

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Learn from the best! Al Rudquist, an exceptionally skilled paddler who has reached the top levels of canoe racing will …

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Jensen Handicap

Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

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A unique race :) Show up and a partner will be assigned to you. Partner assignments happen at 10am so …

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Rookies

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

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A weekly fitness paddle focused on canoe racing skills, featuring coached drills, pack paddling, and a friendly ~20-minute race to …

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Bluffs2Backwaters

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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A multi-day outdoor celebration of paddling, community, and adventure in Winona — set between the iconic bluffs and Mississippi backwaters. …

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Rookies

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

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A weekly fitness paddle focused on canoe racing skills, featuring coached drills, pack paddling, and a friendly ~20-minute race to …

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Great River Race

Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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An annual paddling fundraiser on the Mississippi River hosted by Wilderness Inquiry in partnership with the National Park Service and …

Rookies

Monday, August 31, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

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A weekly fitness paddle focused on canoe racing skills, featuring coached drills, pack paddling, and a friendly ~20-minute race to …

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Classique de canots

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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A legendary three-day marathon canoe race on Quebec’s majestic St. Maurice River, tracing a historic route from La Tuque to …

Minnesota Paddling Championships

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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Canoe the Rum

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Join us for a leisurely paddle on the Rum River

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Rookies

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

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A weekly fitness paddle focused on canoe racing skills, featuring coached drills, pack paddling, and a friendly ~20-minute race to …

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Red River Paddle Challenge & Red River 100

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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A premier Manitoba paddling event on the scenic Red River near Winnipeg, featuring the 44 km Red River Paddle Challenge …

Rookies

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

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A weekly fitness paddle focused on canoe racing skills, featuring coached drills, pack paddling, and a friendly ~20-minute race to …

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Rookies

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

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A weekly fitness paddle focused on canoe racing skills, featuring coached drills, pack paddling, and a friendly ~20-minute race to …

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Kickapoo Dam Challenge

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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A scenic, multi-sport race through Wisconsin’s Driftless Region combining a 7-mile paddle down the Kickapoo River, a 14–16-mile country road …

MCA 60th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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