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The B.I.G. Canoe Race – Belaire
May 2 – May 3
The B.I.G. Canoe Race
6th Annual Race
Belaire, MI
May 2-3, 2026
Facebook Event Page for updates
https://facebook.com/events/s/the-big-canoe-race/1242242241218478/
B.I.G. Canoe Race Update 4/27/26
The BIG Canoe Race will happen as scheduled! There is still some flooding in the area, but the water level is dropping with the warmer conditions and the course is safe to paddle. The C1 race will happen on Saturday, May 2 @ 6:00 pm Ohio St. Boat Launch and the C2 will happen on Sunday, May 3 @ 10:00 am Fisherman’s Paradise Boat Launch. As of today, the DNR has not put the dock in due to the high water levels this past week. Please plan on getting your feet wet to enter and exit the canoe.
Online registration is now until Friday night.
See everyone this weekend!
Registration link and more race information
https://www.runreg.com/big-canoe-race
Race Flyer (PDF document)
Race Director: Ben Tarbutton
btarbutton@mancelonaschools.org
989-370-1215