Tour de Paddle
A season-long series of local races celebrating speed, participation, and community.
2026 Race Schedule Coming Soon
The list of 2026 Tour de Paddle participating races will be published in Spring 2026. Please check back later or watch the MCA calendar for updates.
Co-presented by Minnesota Canoe Association (MCA), Endurance United, and the Loppet Foundation.
What is the Tour de Paddle?
The Tour de Paddle is a series of local races co-presented by the Minnesota Canoe Association (MCA), Endurance United, and the Loppet Foundation. It runs throughout the paddling season and is designed to recognize both performance and participation.
How it works
- Attend any participating race on the calendar.
- Results are tracked across the series for individual paddlers.
- Points and recognition are awarded for performance and participation.
- End-of-season shout-outs and awards highlight a variety of achievements.
What we track
- Total races completed
- Placements and personal bests
Recognition & awards
- Overall and category standouts
- Participation milestones
Get involved
- Check the calendar and pick your next race.
- Make sure your profile details are up to date so we can tally series points.
- Bring a friend—new paddlers are encouraged and welcome!
Leaderboards and season summaries are compiled from posted race results as events conclude.