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
More Details to Follow
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.