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MCRA News
- January 3, 2026
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 - December 18, 2025
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.
- September 28, 2025
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 Hill2025 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 - August 30, 2025
The Mio “First Dam” Challenge results are now posted.
- August 7, 2025
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)
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