Red River Paddle Challenge

10/15/2026

09/23/2026

And they’re off! 🚣‍♂️💨

Check out the start of the 2026 Red River Paddle Challenge! Nothing beats the energy at the starting line as everyone hits the water.

09/23/2026

A HUGE shoutout and massive thank you to our friends at Paddle Manitoba for coming out and supporting us all weekend long! 🛶🙌

From Les Voyageurs Challenge on Saturday to the Red River Paddle Challenge on Sunday, having your presence, energy, and support at the finish lines made a world of difference for our paddlers.

Thank you for everything you do to support paddling in Manitoba!

09/22/2026

THANK YOU to all our 2026 Red River Paddle Challenge and Les Voyageurs Challenge sponsors, partners, and supporters! 🚣‍♀️✨

Without our incredible community, event sponsors, and dedicated volunteers, the RRPC experience wouldn't be possible. We can’t thank you enough for everything you do to support and empower our paddlers!

Half Moon Drive In – Thank you for once again providing the perfect finish line atmosphere and welcoming our paddlers across the line!

Manitoba Paddling Association – Big thanks to Dave T., Pierre, and the whole team for setting up the floating dock at our Lockport finish line.

Royal Manitoba Yacht Club – Stoked to have you on board as our official Checkpoint 2 stop!

Kayak Manitoba Facebook Group – A huge thank you to Sandy and the team for expertly running our checkpoints throughout the event.

RaceOwl.com – Thank you for top-tier race tracking coverage and keeping our paddlers safe out on the water.

Winnipeg Canoe Rentals – Thank you to Ray for providing the inflatable safety support boat!

Rural Municipality of St. Clements – Thank you for coordinating the athletic therapy support at the finish line.

Red River North Tourism – Thank you for all your support, energy, and assistance at the finish area!

Compass Car & Bus Rentals – Thank you to Sheldon for providing our race day morning shuttle service.

Nature's Edge Tourism – Thank you Leslie for all your help with registration and checkpoint operations.

PRIZE SPONSORS

A massive thank you for your contributions to this year's prize pool and swag packages! Our racers were thrilled with the selection:

Blackfish Paddles
Kokatat
NSP Canada
Mustang Survival
Werner Paddles
Wilderness Supply Winnipeg

Congratulations to everyone who took on the river this year, and thank you to all who made it happen! See you on the water! 🛶

09/22/2026

🚨 2026 RESULTS & 4 NEW COURSE RECORDS! 🚨

The wait is over! Check out the full results and the updated course records, including 4 brand-new RRPC records set in Women's Surfski, Voyageur Canoe, Women's C1 Sprint Canoe, and Men's OC2! 🏆

A massive shoutout to all the paddlers, volunteers, and supporters who made this year unforgettable. Drop your finish time or favorite moment from the weekend in the comments below!

Red River Paddle Challenge Results
https://raceowl.com/RRPC2026/RaceResults

Les Voyageurs Challenge Results
https://raceowl.com/RRLesVoyageurs26/RaceResults

09/16/2026

🥒 THE ULTIMATE RECOVERY FOOD HAS RETURNED 🥒

Did you know that during the original Les Voyageurs Canoe Races, paddlers used to eat giant dill pickles to keep them going on the water?

Since this year is our 100th Anniversary, we’re bringing back this legendary tradition!

When you cross the finish line after a long day on the river, bypass the usual snacks and go straight for the salt, crunch, and sodium boost your body is craving. We’ll have dill pickles waiting for every finisher at the end of each day!

Will you be tackling the finish line pickle? Let us know in the comments! 👇

09/16/2026

We are absolutely blown away by the generosity of our 2026 Red River Paddle Challenge prize sponsors!

Here’s a huge thank you to all the prize sponsors for helping us make this year’s challenge even more memorable for all of our participants and volunteers.

We are so grateful to our prize sponsors:NSP Canada , Blackfish Paddles , Werner Paddles, Mustang Survival, Kokatat , and Wilderness Supply Winnipeg!

09/14/2026

🏅 The hardware has arrived! 🚣‍♂️💥

Check out the official finisher medals for this year’s Red River Paddle Challenge and Les Voyageurs Challenge!

These medals represent every kilometer, every stroke, and every bit of grit you’ll put into the water this weekend. Whether you're paddling for the milestone, taking on the distance, or pushing your limits, this is what's waiting for you at the finish line.

Who’s ready to earn theirs? Drop a 🛶 in the comments if you’re locked in!