18th Annual Huron River Canoe Challenge - Ann Arbor MIXED BONUS

Name: 18th Annual Huron River Canoe Challenge - Ann Arbor *MIXED BONUS*
Start: 2026-05-30T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Gallup Park

Schedule

Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Gallup Park | Ann Arbor, MI

*MIXED BONUS*
Huron River Canoe Challenge
18th Annual Huron River Canoe Challenge
May 30, 2026 @ Gallup Park, Ann Arbor
The Huron River Challenge is a sanctioned paddling event of the Michigan Canoe Racing Association designed to bring an exciting day of canoe racing to the Huron River in Ann Arbor.
Facebook Event Page
Event Schedule:
C-1 Professional Race (10:00am)
+ Juniors (10:00am)
The kickoff to the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature 20 – 30 solo canoes in a 6 mile race around Geddes Pond. This event will begin at 10:00 am with a mass start in Gallup Park and feature 1 large lap between US23 and Furstenburg Nature Area. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Maas Picnic Shelter, Gallup Park.
C-2 Professional Race (12:30 pm)
The highlight event of the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature up to 30 professional canoe racing teams competing in a “marathon style” event. The course is 14 miles long and includes a portage at the Geddes Dam. This event will begin with a mass start in Gallup Park. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Maas Picnic Shelter, Gallup Park.
Awards (After C-2 Race)
Join us for awards following the races.
Directions:
Maas Picnic Shelter Gallup Park
3000 Fuller
Ann Arbor, MI
Gallup Park
Gallup Park is one of the most popular recreation places in Ann Arbor. Some sections of the bike path are under construction and may not be open during this year’s event. For information and a map of Gallup Park, go to:
https://www.a2gov.org/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-places/gallup-park/
Lodging
The nearest campgrounds are located in Ypsilanti and Brighton. There are several hotels and motels in the Ann Arbor area if you wish to stay overnight.
Event director:
Tim Feldkamp
[email protected]