The March 2026 Newsletter is now posted. Have you paid your dues yet?

Here is the TENTATIVE 2026 MCRA Race Schedule. Final schedule will be approved at the MCRA membership meeting at the Klondike on April 11th.

Klondike, Oscoda April 11
Rogue River Gauntlet, Rockford April 18-19
Bellaire May 2-3
Roscommon May 8-9
Memory Layne, Byron May 16-17
Ann Arbor May 30 – Mixed Bonus
Newaygo June 6-7 – Women’s Bonus
Betsie June 13 – C1 State Championship
Muskegon June 20-21
River Rampage, Grayling June 27-28 – Expert 2 State Champioship
Curley, Oscoda July 11-12
Spikes, Grayling July 18-19
Mio August 29-30
Paradise Sept 19

New for 2026: We will be moving to an entirely electronic system for joining or renewing memberships. Please note that paper forms will no longer be offered.

You can complete your registration or renewal online at the following link:

https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/MichiganCanoeRacingAssociation

If you need any assistance with the online process, please feel free to contact our Membership Chair at miracingmembership@gmail.com.

Congratulations to our 2025 MCRA Award Winners.

2025 MCRA Champions!
Men’s C2: Jorden Wakley
Men’s C1: Danny Medina
Women’s C2: Rebecca Davis
Women’s C1: Rebecca Davis
Expert 2: Brittlyn Elliot
Junior: Mason Hodnett
Fledgling: Tess Hill

2025 Award Winners
Rookie Paddler – Ethan Kucharek
Most Improved – Cecili Bugge, Anthony Fisher, Travis Mecklenburg
Bank Runner – Matt Meersman
Curley Race Award – Paddle Hard Brewery
Stern Award – Mike Hodnett
Bow Award – Solstice Foundation – Paddling For Josh
President’s Award – Bob Bradford

The Mio “First Dam” Challenge results are now posted.

The MCRA Board is asking for nominations for the Annual MCRA Awards listed below. Make nominations by August 25

Submit your Nominations Here (Google Form)

The August 2025 Newsletter is now posted

The Spikes Challenge results are now posted

The Curley Memorial Canoe Race Results are now posted

The Muskegon River Throw Down results are now posted.