The 5th Annual Navarre Paddle Classic Sponsored by Navarre Beach Yoga Studio (https://navarrebeachyoga.com/) will be held Saturday May 16, 2026 at the Navarre Beach Marine Park on the Santa Rosa Sound to benefit the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center. (https://navarrebeachseaturtles.org).
NEW FOR 2026! We are adding SUP Technical and a Surfski, OC, Prone 4-Person Team Relay races for Sunday May 17th. Info and registration link: SUP Tech & Relay Information & Registration
We are excited to be included in the USA SUP Regional Series 2026! NPC is representing the Southeastern Region. If you register for the 3 or 6 Mile courses, you’ll automatically quality for points in their rankings!
Returning NPC Paddlers from last year will receive a discount when registering. CHECK YOUR EMAILS for details or contact navarrepaddleclassic@gmail.com if you have questions.
Multi-Paddler craft (OC2, Surfski2, Kayak2) must have both paddlers register & pay in order for both to receive a race jersey & swag bag.
No Refunds
ACCOMMODATIONS
HOST HOTEL – SPRING HILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT – NAVARRE BEACH
We have partnered with the Spring Hill Suites on Navarre Beach again this year for a special NPC group rate + hot buffet breakfast and waived parking fees for NPC attendees at the end of the stay! This is the only hotel ON Navarre Beach, is Gulf front and is just a mile from the NPC event location.
Rates between 199.00 USD – 274.00 USD + taxes per night depending on room type/view.
Last Day to Book this special NPC Rate is Tuesday, April 14, 2026, so book early!
Hotel link to group rate: Spring Hill Suites Navarre Beach NPC Rate Link
ONLINE WAIVERS
All paddlers must complete an online waiver to paddle. The link is below, will be on the registration page, and in your confirmation email. PLEASE COMPLETE THE WAIVER WHEN YOU REGISTER. You CANNOT RACE without a signed waiver.
SHIRTS
Register by March 10th for the best chance to guarantee a jersey. You don’t want to miss out on these. They’re custom performance jerseys made specifically for paddling with a one-of-a-kind design made JUST for the NPC!!!
Women will receive racer-back tanks
Men will receive short sleeves shirts
See Sizing chart below.
Shirts have to be ordered prior to the event, which means we have to guesstimate how many and what sizes we will need for a lot of them . Registering early will be the best chance to get the shirt size you request! You will want one, so don’t miss out & register now!
We are also adding an option to purchase a long-sleeved performance hoodie with the 2026 design. More information is in the registration section.
RACES
- 12 Mile Race which will be two 6 mile loops
- 6 Mile Race for Sit Down/Prone ONLY will be one loop with no buoy turns at the start/finish.
- 6+ Mile SUP Race will be one loop with a few buoy turns at the start and again at the finish!
- 3 Mile race
- 1 Mile Fun Race
- Kid’s Race (no shirt)
*All paddlers must follow US Coast Guard or State requirements (whichever is stricter) for PFDs and leashes as applicable while on the water.
WHAT’S INCLUDED ?
All paid race registrations will include a custom race jersey, special turtle finisher award, ticket for a free beverage, a Pre-Race Beach Yoga session on Navarre Beach by our presenting sponsor, Navarre Beach Yoga Studio, and a fun time!.
Food trucks will be onsite along with several vendors.
Grab your favorite paddle craft, friends, and family for a great day at the beach while being part of helping conservation efforts for the sea turtles!
Race Awards
- Trophies will be awarded to Overall Winners with five (5) or more registered paddlers, REGARDLESS OF AGE.
- Races are open to all forms of human powered craft, single blade, double blade, sit-down, stand-up, and multi-person.
- Trophies are also custom made for the NPC and hand decorated by our team!
NO REFUNDS
The event will proceed rain or shine! However, we will not race during thunder storms. If there is inclement weather, race director will err on the side of caution and may delay the start. If the race must be canceled for the safety of our paddlers, racers will still receive all swag included with their entry. Registration fees will not be refunded.
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