🎉 Celebrate 10 Years of Paddling Fun! 🎉
The Upper Ottawa River Race is back for its 10th anniversary! Join us for a day of flat-water racing for canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and other vessels. Choose your challenge:
10 km – a scenic there-and-back route from Petawawa Point Beach
4 km – a fun short course weaving around a few islands
1 km Kids’ Dash – perfect for the next generation of paddlers
Open to all ages and skill levels, whether you’re racing competitively or paddling just for fun. Your registration includes an event shirt, a catered meal, tons of swag, and live music & activities to celebrate after the race!
Don’t miss this milestone year on the beautiful Upper Ottawa River!
Event made possible by:

Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
10 km Race Closed
Floating start at Petawawa Point Beach around the islands and returning to the beach. Briefing will occur just prior to the race start. Paddlers are responsible to have ALL required safety equipment
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CA$13.14
Anniversary Pricing!
Jan 15 - Aug 4
4km Race Closed
4 km Flat Water race. Event is a mass start for all vessels. Race is a float start just off Petawawa Point Beach.
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CA$13.14
Anniversary Pricing!
Jan 15 - Aug 4
Kids 1Km Closed
A short 1 km race starting at Petawawa Point Beach. Parents are welcome to follow younger paddlers for encouragement
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Free
Contact information
- Event contact
- Colin Coyle
- Phone
- 6136875678
- Website
- Visit website