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Mio’s “First Dam” Canoe Challenge
August 29 – August 30
Mio’s “First Dam” Canoe Challenge 2026
Presented by the Oscoda County Canoe Racing Association and the MCRA
August 29-30, 2026
Mio, MI
Oscoda County Park
Oscoda County Park
C-2 Saturday August 29
Online registration is now open
C-2 E-1 $30 per team
C-2 E-2 $20 per team
Day of registration 7:30 -8:30 am
Pre Race Briefing 8:30
Races start 9 am from sterns to Mio Dam, buoy loop on the pond, portage the dam and finish at McKinley Bridge.
C-2 E-2 $20 per team
Day of registration 7:30 -8:30 am
Pre Race Briefing 8:30
Races start 9 am from sterns to Mio Dam, buoy loop on the pond, portage the dam and finish at McKinley Bridge.
There will be a Mentor Race for youth following the C-2 races back at Oscoda County Park. Thank you, Zaveral Racing Equipment, for the youth prizes!
Awards will be at Oscoda County Park after races.
C-1 Sunday August 30
Online registration will open soon.
$15 per canoe
Day of Registration 8-8:30 am
Race starts 9 am from sterns to Mio Dam loop in pond , portage , and finish Commins Flats.
Day of Registration 8-8:30 am
Race starts 9 am from sterns to Mio Dam loop in pond , portage , and finish Commins Flats.
Awards will be at Oscoda County Park after races.