Belle Isle Classic 2026
Schedule
Sat Jul 11 2026 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Belle Isle | Detroit, MI
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🚨 Registration Closes Thursday, July 9 at NOONNo Day-of-Race Registration
Belle Isle Classic – Paddle or Row Around Belle Isle State Park
Celebrate mid-summer on the water at this unique gathering of all human-powered watercraft. Whether you paddle or row for competition, adventure, or simply the joy of being on the water, this event is for you.
Join friends, meet new paddlers, and connect with some of the best Great Lakes paddlers that come from all around the country!
🚣 Event Options
COMPETE
Race against top paddlers and see how you stack up.
COMPLETE
A non-competitive circumnavigation of Belle Isle for teams of two. Perfect for friends, couples, or family who want to experience the course together without time pressure.
Event Highlights
• 🛶 Open to ALL human-powered craft
• 🌊 Annual Belle Isle Classic
• 👥 Participant cap: 200 paddlers
• 👕 Race T-shirt included for participants registered before June 11, 2026
Come paddle, celebrate summer, and be part of the growing Great Lakes paddling community.
Early bird registration is $60 and will go up April 15th!
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Where is it happening?
Belle Isle, Detroit,MI,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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