Upcoming Paddle Races

Endurance Grid lists 27 paddle races across the US, from September 2026 to August 2027 across 20 states.

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What paddle racing is

Paddle races cover the paddlesports — kayak, canoe, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), and outrigger — on rivers, lakes, bays, and open ocean. Distances span short sprints to marathon-length races.

Events are often split by craft type, and sometimes by age or skill. Conditions like current, wind, and chop shape the race as much as the distance does.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many paddle races are there in the US?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 27 upcoming paddle races across 20 states.
Which states have the most paddle races?
The states with the most paddle races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are Florida, Oregon, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, and Iowa.
What are the paddle distances?
Paddle races are held at 1 Mile, 1 mi, 10K, 1500m, 15K, 1K, 25–50 mi, 500m, and more distances.
What is a paddle race?
A paddle race is a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard race held on open water over a set distance. To learn more about what a paddle race is, check out Endurance Grid's sports guide.