Long Course: (A) C2 Competition Mixed price per boat, Long Course (B) C2 Competition Female price per boat, Long Course (C) C2 Competition Male price per boat, Long Course (D) C1 Competition Single Paddler Female price per boat, Long Course (E) C1 Competition Single Paddler Male price per boat, Long Course (F) K1 Unlimited Kayak Female price per boat
The Flowage canoe race takes place at Gordon Dam County Park in Gordon, Wisconsin on July 11, 2026. Paddlers can choose from three distances: 2 miles, 6 miles, or 16 miles, allowing both newcomers and experienced canoeists to find an appropriate challenge. The race starts at 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from free to $80, depending on the distance selected. Gordon Dam County Park provides the launch point for this paddle sports event, making it accessible for athletes traveling to compete in the Northwoods area of Wisconsin.
From the Race Organizer
Taking over the second Saturday in July, originally held for the historic Wisconsin River Canoe Race, THE FLOWAGE canoe race, offers racers similar distances at a fresh venue. A complete list of classes for each race distance is below. To see the descriptions and requirements for each class click the "Race Class Info" link above or check the race website. If you have questions about what class your boat fits in, contact us and we'll help you! Only one registration required per boat . Tandem boats will be asked to name your partner during the registration process. For Unlimited classes with multiple paddlers, list all paddlers. ***Registration prices listed above are per boat.*** Proceeds from the race will go to a local non-profit organization. Registration ends at 5:00 pm on Thursday, July 9th. On-site registration will be available until 8:00 am race morning at a cost of $30 additional per boat and cash only. Free T-shirts(s) for Long Course and Short Course paddlers that register online by June 1st (one free T-shirt for solo classes and two free for all other classes). Additional merch, including T-shirts, available for purchase onsite on race morning. ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Long Course (16 miles) Race Classes (A) C2 Competition Mixed (B) C2 Competition Female (C) C2 Competition Male (D) C1 Competition Single Paddler Female (E) C1 Competition Single Paddler Male (F) K1 Unlimited Kayak Female (G) K1 Unlimited Kayak Male (H) K2 Racing Unlimited Kayak (J) Open Racing (long course) ----------------------------------------------------------- Short Course (6 miles) Race Classes (AA) C2 Junior (BB) C2 or K2 Adult/Youth (CC) C2 Aluminum or Touring Female (DD) C2 Aluminum or Touring Male (FF) C2 Aluminum or Touring Mixed (GG) C1 Single Paddler Female (HH) C1 Single Paddler Male (JJ) K1 Recreational Short Kayak Female (KK) K1 Recreational Short Kayak Male (NN) K1 Recreational Long Kayak Female (PP) K1 Recreational Long Kayak Male (RR) K1 Sea Kayak Female (TT) K1 Sea Kayak Male (UU) K2 Recreational Unlimited Kayak (VV) SUP Stand Up Paddleboard Female (XX) SUP Stand Up Paddleboard Male (YY) Open Racing (short course) ----------------------------------------------------------- Fun Paddle (2 miles) (FUN) All/Any Paddlecraft Welcome ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Schedule Saturday 7:00 am – 8:30 am Check-in and number assignment (long and short course) 8:35 am Long Course race meeting (10 minutes) 8:45 am Long Course boats get in water and line-up 8:55 am National Anthem 9:00 am LONG COURSE START* 9:00 to 9:30 am Check-in and number assignment (short course) 9:35 am Short Course race meeting (10 minutes) 9:45 am Short Course boats get in water and line-up 9:55 am National Anthem 10:00 am SHORT AND FUN COURSES COMBINED START* 12:30 pm Awards *Depending on the number of boats, there may be multiple starts based on race classes per the discretion of the race directors. Notification will be given at the race meeting.
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Gordon, WI.
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THE FLOWAGE canoe race 2026 — Gordon, WI takes place on July 11, 2026. The race is held in Gordon, Wisconsin.
Where is THE FLOWAGE canoe race 2026 — Gordon, WI held?
THE FLOWAGE canoe race 2026 — Gordon, WI is held at Gordon Dam County Park in Gordon, Wisconsin.
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