16th Annual Huron River Canoe Challenge

June 1st, 2024 @ Gallup Park, Ann Arbor

MCRA Mixed Bonus

NOTE: Because of Construction at the Gallup Park Bridge: Registration for all events is at the Gallup Park Boat Launch, 3301 Geddes, Ann Arbor, MI additional parking available at Huron High School.

The Huron River Challenge is a sanctioned paddling event of the Michigan Canoe Racing Association designed to bring an exciting day of canoe racing to the Huron River in Ann Arbor.

Event Schedule:

C-1 Professional Race (10:00am)

+ Juniors (10:00am)

The kickoff to the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature 20 – 30 solo canoes in a 6 mile race around Geddes Pond. This event will begin at 10:00 am with a mass start in Gallup Park and feature 1 large lap between US23 and Furstenburg Nature Area.  Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Gallup Park Boat Launch, 3301 Geddes, additional parking available at Huron High School.

C-2 Professional Race (12:30 pm)

The highlight event of the Huron River Canoe Challenge will feature up to 30 professional canoe racing teams competing in a “marathon style” event. The course is 14 miles long and includes a portage at the Geddes Dam.  This event will begin with a mass start in Gallup Park. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Gallup Park Boat Launch, 3301 Geddes, additional parking available at Huron High School.

MCRA Mixed Bonus

Awards (After C-2 Race)

Join us for awards following the races.

Directions:

Gallup Park Boat Launch
3301 Geddes
Ann Arbor, MI

Additional parking available at Huron High School.

Gallup Park

Gallup Park is one of the most popular recreation places in Ann Arbor.  However, much of the park is under construction this year and the playground and some sections of the bike path may not be open during this year’s event.  For information and a map of Gallup Park, go to: http://www.a2gov.org/government/communityservices/ParksandRecreation/parks/Features/Pages/Gallup.aspx  

Lodging

The nearest campgrounds are located in Ypsilanti and Brighton. There are several hotels and motels in the Ann Arbor area if you wish to stay overnight.

Event director:

Tim Feldkamp
aaxc19@yahoo.com