Visit Folsom Presents PaddleSplash 2026 Supporting NorCal SUP PaddleSplash 2026 is a three-day celebration of paddling, wellness and community on beautiful Lake Natoma at Black Miners Bar in Folsom. Whether you’re a recreational paddler, first-time racer or seasoned competitor, there’s a place for you on the water! You don’t have to race to join the fun. Bring your pup to the Dog Paddle, try your luck in the Poker Paddle, enjoy SUP yoga and wellness activities, or build your skills through clinics and board demos. Racers can choose from 2-, 5- and 8-mile courses, a First-Timers and Kids Races—all on the calm Lake Natoma water. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the action from the sandy beach, and help us close the festival with a Sunday beach and water cleanup. PFDs and leashes are required. Bring your own board and paddle for races and clinics. 🧘 SUP Yoga with Spotted Dog Yoga clinics: Friday, 5-6:30 pm: SUP Yoga with Spotted Dog (BYOB; $35. Limit 20) Saturday, 9-10:30 am: SUP Yoga - taught by Spotted Dog Yoga (BYOB; $35. Limit 20) Saturday, 11 am -12:30 pm: SUP Yoga - taught by Spotted Dog Yoga (BYOB; $35. Limit 20) $35 with own board; $69 with board rental All registration for yoga is handled here. 🧘THE BIG SPLASH: 100-Person SUP Yoga PaddleSplash Finale Sunday, September 13 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm Register here 2026 Paddlesplash Schedule of Events All events held at Black Miners Bar (part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area) unless otherwise noted. Location: Greenback Lane Folsom, CA 95814. Google link The Innovation Center at Granite School is our offsite venue for some clinics. The Innovation Center is located at 909 Mormon St. Folsom CA Friday, September 11, 2026 1-2 pm: Injury prevention seminar (at the Innovation Center at Granite School, 200 Wool St., Folsom). ($25; no age or field limit) 3-4 pm: Water Safety Clinic (Free; must register. ages 8+) 5-6:30 pm: SUP Yoga with Spotted Dog (BYOB; $35. Limit 20) Register here 4-6:00 pm: Poker Paddle (WAR for kids) Inspired by Lake Tahoe’s classic Poker Runs, paddle from station to station collecting cards, then head back to the beach to play your hand against the dealer. Best hands win prizes! ($30; all ages. BYOB. Includes t-shirt and swag bag if registered by 8/24/26) 6:00 pm: Packet Pick Up Party All are welcome to join us - packets available for 2-, 5-, 8-mile, First Timers, and Kids races. Uncle Charlie's Firehouse & Brew, 905 Leidesdorff St, Suite 100, in historic downtown Folsom (attached to parking garage). Saturday, September 12, 2026 7:30 am: Registration Desk Opens 8:45 am: Racer Meeting 9am: 5 Mile Race Start (all crafts SUP/OC/Kayak/Surfski; all ages; includes t-shirt and swag bag if registered by 8/24/26) 10 am: Dog Paddle and Parade ($15. All ages, BYOB) 11 am -12:30 pm: SUP Yoga - taught by Spotted Dog Yoga (BYOB; $35. Limit 20) Register here 11 am - Noon: Beginning SUP CLASS IS FULL! Bring your own board & paddle - leash and PFD required. Noon - 2 pm: Kayak Basics 101 ($15 if BYOB; $25 with kayak (10 available). No field limit) Sunday, September 13, 2026 7:30 am: Registration Desk Opens 8:45 am: Racer Meeting 9 am: 8 Mile Race Start (all crafts SUP/OC/Kayak/Surfski; all ages; includes t-shirt and swag bag if registered by 8/24/26) 9:15 am: 2 Mile Race Start (all crafts SUP/OC/Kayak/Surfski; all ages; includes t-shirt and swag bag if registered by 8/24/26) 10 am - Noon: Outrigger Clinic. Lifejacket and craft included. Free but must pre-register. 11 am: Kids Race (Ages 8-18, BYOB; all ages; includes t-shirt and swag bag if registered by 8/24/26) 11:30 am: First Timers Race (all crafts SUP/OC/Kayak/Surfski; all ages; includes t-shirt and swag bag if registered by 8/24/26) Noon: 4 Person Relay Races (Boards provided; must register. 4 people per team. ages 8+. No limit on number of teams) 1PM: Beach Clean Up Entry Fee Discounts Offered: Register for both Saturday's 5 Mile, and Sunday's 8 Mile, in the same transaction, and save $10. Register for both Saturday's 5 Mile, and Sunday's 2 Mile, in the same transaction, and save $10. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Injury Prevention Seminar (Friday, 9/11 from 4-5pm at the Innovation Center) The Paddling Injury Prevention Seminar by Salinda Chan, PT, DPT, CSCS, covers key aspects of paddling mechanics, injury risks, and prevention strategies. It highlights the muscles involved in various paddling activities (kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and rafting) and discusses the importance of posture, range of motion, and common injuries such as shoulder and elbow tendinopathy and low back pain. The seminar emphasizes injury prevention through strength training, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, and proper warm-up routines. Attendees are encouraged to assess their physical preparedness and invest in both quality gear and personal fitness to enhance performance and reduce injury risks. Salinda is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who loves to help people find their strength
Course & Travel Notes
In mid-September at Folsom, expect warm afternoons with typical highs near 90°F and cooler mornings around 61°F, so bring layers and sun protection for the afternoon race start at 3:00 PM, though rain is unlikely with only a 7% chance of measurable precipitation. The venue sits at a modest elevation of 184 feet, so altitude adjustment is not a concern. Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) is your nearest option, located just 10.7 miles from the race venue.
⛰️ 184 ft elevation☀️ Typically 90°F / 61°F · 7% chance of rain✈️ Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) — 10.7 mi
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PaddleSplash 2026 2026 — Folsom, CA takes place on September 11, 2026. The race is held in Folsom, California.
Where is PaddleSplash 2026 2026 — Folsom, CA held?
PaddleSplash 2026 2026 — Folsom, CA is held at Black Miners Bar in Folsom, California.
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