The Columbus Cup

04/13/2026

What an unforgettable weekend on the water! From incredible talent to nonstop energy, the 2026 Columbus Cup brought out the very best in freestyle kayaking. Congratulations to our Columbus Cup 2026 Champions 🙌🏼🌊🏆

Cadet Women
🥇 Parker Troutman
Cadet Men
🥇 Reggie McCauley
🥈 Mathis Hargrove
🥉 Tucker Troutman
Junior Women
🥇 Mary Claire Hargrove
🥈 Sofia Haro
Junior Men
🥇 Owen Forster
🥈 Tucker Troutman
🥉 Reggie McCauley
Masters Women
🥇 Kathryn McCauley
Masters Men
🥇 Clay Wright
🥈 Scott Feindel
🥉 Eric Jackson
Intermediate Women
🥇 Rachel Scheffe
🥈 Grace An George
Intermediate Men
🥇 Caleb Jones
🥈 Scott Feindel
🥉 Charlie Brackpool
Senior Women
🥇 Emily Jackson
🥈 Makinley Kate Hargrove
🥉 Abby Holcombe
Senior Men
🥇 Dane Jackson
🥈 Mason Hargrove
🥉 Eric Jackson

A huge THANK YOU to all of the athletes, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came out to support and make this event such a success. It truly takes a community, and we couldn’t do it without you! 👏

04/10/2026

Get ready for the action 🌊🔥 The Columbus Cup is going LIVE tomorrow! Tune in and watch top freestyle kayakers take on the Chattahoochee in one of the premier competitions in the country.
Don’t miss a moment—check out the link below tomorrow to catch the Columbus Cup live stream! 🎥🙌

https://www.youtube.com/live/fLb6rp6HHZo?si=Qf5lUC8FPYIhScka

Final event in the 2026 Paddle South Freestyle tour.Event runs from 11:00h to 16:00h EDTBig thanks to our sponsors:Whitewater Express (https://chattahoochee....

04/07/2026

Columbus Cup Update! We’re turning up the excitement with a one-day showdown on April 11 from 12PM–4PM at Waveshaper Island! 😎🙌🏼🌊

Get ready for nonstop freestyle action as top athletes hit the waves and throw down their best tricks in this high-energy competition. Come hungry—Country’s will be on-site with mouthwatering eats, plus ice-cold beer and Coca-Cola products available for purchase all day long! 🍺🥤

🚨 Athletes: Registration closes THIS Friday at noon—don’t miss your chance to compete! Sign up now on our website! 📲

Keep the fun going! Awards will take place at 6PM before the Paddling Film Festival World Tour at The Rialto Theatre in Uptown Columbus. Grab your crew and come catch all the action—you won’t want to miss this Columbus Cup update!

03/31/2026

The 2026 Columbus Cup is almost here! Watch as some of the best freestyle kayakers in the country take on the waves! You don’t want to miss this mark your calendars for April 10-12!! 🌊☀️😎

03/23/2026

🌊🏆 Columbus Cup | April 10–12

The premier U.S. freestyle kayaking event returns to the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, Georgia! Top paddlers will throw down jaw-dropping tricks on one of the Southeast’s most exciting standing waves, while the riverfront transforms into a festival celebrating competition, adventure, and world-class whitewater.

New this year: the Columbus Cup is part of the Paddle South Freestyle Tour, linking top Southeast events into one elite circuit with points, prizes, and the largest purse in North American freestyle.

Registration is open! Are you ready to make a splash and claim your place on the podium? 🛶✨

03/23/2026

ATHLETES-- please sign up and pay for your spot at The Columbus Cup on April 10-12th. We are ordering shirts this week and need to know who is attending!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

01/26/2026

We couldnt be more stoked for this years competitions coming in April 🤟 Mark your calendars! Sign ups will be ready this week on the website! Stay tuned for details!

04/14/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Columbus Cup Champions! What an incredible weekend of competition, talent, and true paddling spirit! We're so proud to celebrate the incredible talent and dedication of this year's winners! 🙌🏼🏆

Senior Women:
🥇 Emily Jackson
🥈 Quanshuo Wang
🥉 Grace An George
Junior Women:
🥇 Makinley Kate Hargrove
🥈 Collins Green
🥉 Chole Spears
Senior Men:
🥇 Nick Troutman
🥈 Mason Hargrove
🥉 Landon Miller
Junior Men:
🥇 Daniel Smith
🥈 Hank Kiersey
🥉 Brewer Olup

Thank you to all the athletes, families, and fans who made the 2025 Columbus Cup such a spectacular success.

04/10/2025

🚨 Attention, Athletes and Fans! 🚨

The Columbus Cup is almost here! This Saturday, April 12th, from 11am to 2pm at Wave Shaper Island, we're bringing you a thrilling, one-day event packed with fun, food, and excitement! 🌊😎🙌🏼

Country's will be on-site with mouthwatering eats to fuel you up! 🍖🍴 And, for those looking to unwind, we’ll have ice-cold beer and refreshing Coca-Cola products available for purchase throughout the day!🍺

Athlete Alert! Registration closes this Friday at noon, so don’t miss your chance to compete! Sign up NOW on our website! 📲 Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and come enjoy a fun-filled day at the island! You won’t want to miss the action! 🗓️

03/31/2025

Catch all the action at the Columbus Cup! 🏆🚣‍♂️ Come watch top kayakers compete at RushSouth Whitewater Park. Don’t miss the excitement!

03/15/2025

The Columbus Cup is coming up, less than a month away!! April 12th-13th come out to the island to watch the kayakers!

03/13/2025

Join us for the ultimate Kayak Freestyle Competition on April 12th & 13th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Waveshaper Island in Uptown Columbus! Whether you're a seasoned kayaker or just love the thrill of the ride, this event is non-stop action, incredible skills, and the perfect chance to show off your moves. 🌊🏆🤙🏼

Competitors, now’s your time to shine! Sign up today and compete for glory in one of the most exciting water sports events of the year. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure! Sign up now: https://ow.ly/sxWa50VgJph

Spectators, come for the fun, stay for the action – it’s going to be one unforgettable weekend! For more information: https://www.alwaysuptown.com/the-columbus-cup