Mio’s “First Dam” Canoe Challenge
August 23 – August 24
Mio’s “First Dam” Canoe Challenge 2025
Presented by the Oscoda County Canoe Racing Association and the MCRA
August 23-24, 2025
Facebook Event Page: https://facebook.com/events/s/mio-first-dam-canoe-challenge/752521554377904/
Mio, MI
Oscoda County Park
Oscoda County Park
$30.00 entry fee per C2 team if Pre-Registered.
$40.00 entry fee per C2 team day of event, if not Pre-Registered
$15.00 C1 entry fee if Pre-Registered
$40.00 entry fee per C2 team day of event, if not Pre-Registered
$15.00 C1 entry fee if Pre-Registered
Saturday August 23
Registration begins 8:30am
Pre-race briefing 9:30am
C2 Race Start 10:00am
Potluck to follow
Registration begins 8:30am
Pre-race briefing 9:30am
C2 Race Start 10:00am
Potluck to follow
C2 Race Course:
Start lined up along Mio dam with sterns on dam, do a buoy lap in the pond, portage the dam. Head to McKinley Bridge to finish.
Start lined up along Mio dam with sterns on dam, do a buoy lap in the pond, portage the dam. Head to McKinley Bridge to finish.
Sunday August 24
Registration begins 8:30am
Pre-race briefing 9:30am
C1 Race Start 10:00am
Awards to follow at Oscoda County Park
Registration begins 8:30am
Pre-race briefing 9:30am
C1 Race Start 10:00am
Awards to follow at Oscoda County Park
C1 Race Course:
Start lined up along Mio dam with sterns on dam, do a buoy lap in the pond, portage the dam. Head to Commins Flats to finish.
Start lined up along Mio dam with sterns on dam, do a buoy lap in the pond, portage the dam. Head to Commins Flats to finish.