Elm Fork Regatta

Name: Elm Fork Regatta
Start: 2026-04-11T08:00:00-05:00
Location: Hebron Parkway Kayak and Canoe Launch

Schedule

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Hebron Parkway Kayak and Canoe Launch | Lewisville, TX

This Dallas-based race will be held on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. You have a choice or the 12 mile course that begins at Hebron Parkway launch in Lewisville down stream to McInnish Park in Carrollton. Then an up and back for the remainder of the miles. For your second choice it will be a straight shot from the Hebron Parkway launch to McInnish Park for a total of 6 miles. The two different milage classes will start at different times, but everyone will finish at the same location.

12 mile course will start at 9:00 AM and the 6 mile course will start at 9:30 AM, leading to more interaction between paddlers downstream and ending about the same time at the common finish line. Lunch will be provided following the race. Awards to the 1st place finishers of all the classes. Recognition given to age category winners.
This year we will be doing the same layout as we have been doing for the Panther Island races. With standard times and handicap times. So all Solo and Tandem hulls are welcome so bring what you have and match it to the chart below and we’ll see you on the river!
Cost per paddler is $20 and registration is made online or in-person the morning of the race. Online liability waivers will be emailed to you.

Course Description:
Competitor: Trinity Fork Park (locally known as the Kayak Launch), will come down to McInnish park, make a buoy turn back upstream to the first bridge, where you can turn under the bridge and come back down to the bouy.12-mile Competitor and Aluminum - 9am Start
Location: Trinity Fork Park (Kayak Launch), Lewisville
8:00 AM Registration Open
8:30 AM Pre-Race Meeting
9:00 AM Race Start
Adventure and SUP start: Trinity Fork Park (locally known as the Kayak Launch), will come down to McInnish park and finish at yellow buoy.
Finish line: McInnish Park Boat Ramp, Carrollton, Texas

6-mile Adventure (recreation) and SUP - 9:30 Start
Location: Trinity Fork Park (Kayak Launch), Lewisville
8:00 AM Registration Open
8:30 AM Pre-Race Meeting
9:30 AM Race Start

Pot Pourri:
To save time on race morning, please fill out the online liability waiver (it will be emailed to you).
All paddlers must have in their possession during the event a Coast Guard approved PFD.
Bring your folding chairs for hanging out after the race – enjoy the company and lunch.
Shuttles are not officially provided. But please reach out there are plenty of people and myself that can shuttle boats and persons. You will want to drop your car at the finish line, bring a friend to follow you down the river, or arrange/catch a ride back to the start with another paddler.