Downriver Whitewater Race on the Rio Grande in New Mexico "The Mother’s Day Races were founded in the 1950’s by Los Alamos paddle boater and LANL employee, Jim “Stretch” Fretwell.  After competing at Colorado’s FiBark for many years, Stretch decided to start a paddle race closer to home on the Rio Grande, now known as the Pilar Racecourse.  The races were supported by Los Alamos’s Explorers: Post 20, The Atomic City Citizens Band Radio Club, The Los Alamos Fire Department to name a few.  By the late 1960’s, an estimated 2000 spectators leap frogged their way downstream on Highway 68...

"We regret to inform you that due to the increasing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, the UCWWF has decided to postpone this year's event. The health of our whitewater community is our number one concern and although this is only the 2nd cancellation in our festival's long history, we're confident it's the right choice! The UCWWF would like to thank our volunteers for all the hard work, time and dedication that has already gone into planning this year's event as well as the racers, vendors, and sponsors who planned on participating. Our team will be working hard over the...

"Paddle hard and go fast to take the gold in the first-ever New River Gorge River Race Sunday morning. Compete in long kayak, short kayak, CI, OCI, raft or SUP divisions and battle for position in this mass start race from Cunard to Fayette Station. Finisher medals for all competitors and prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Registration is open now and you can save $10 off the registration price if you sign up before the end of January with promo code GoFast."

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED! Please check back to find out what developments and plans are in the works for the r6 National Race USA Nationals -2020 competition determines teams that will represent the country for the WRC 2021 R6 Raft U19, U23, Open, Masters This event will take place at the Bend Whitewater Park and on the Deschutes River  

Fibark 2020 has been cancelled

The Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival will host a downriver, slalom and head to head race this year. Get your practice early on as part of the series being put on by RIO. Check back for registration details.