5th annual Minnesota Paddling Opener on the Mississippi River

Schedule

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Anoka | Anoka, MN

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The river is calling.
Join us June 12-14, 2026 for the Minnesota Paddling Opener.
Five distances. One river.
From 5 to 145 miles — tours, relays, and races for paddlers of all kinds.
Just north of the Twin Cities.
This photo is from 2025 — ready to make your own?
Info at twopaddles.org
Registration opens Fall 2025.
#TwoPaddles #MNPaddlingOpener #PaddleMN
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