The ACA is proud to host the Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race on the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, Virginia! This family-friendly race features events for everyone!
Racers choose from a 5-mile downriver race or a 1-mile sprint! With assistance from the free river shuttle service provided by the Virginia Outdoor Center, racers have the opportunity to compete in multiple races or categories including canoe, kayak, tandem canoe/kayak, or SUP! The competition features categories for both recreational paddlers and expert racers. *Helmets are required for all racers.
Please join us for the 43rd Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race to be hosted on Saturday, June 7th 2025!
*Helmets are required for all racers.
Registration Costs:
First race: $25
Additional races: $10
Limited Edition T-Shirt: $20
First race: $25
Additional races: $10
Limited Edition T-Shirt: $20
Participants may race in up to two downriver (5-miles) races and two sprint (1-mile) races during the event, for a total of up to 4 races.
The downriver (5-mile) portion of the race begins at 9 AM from the Mott’s Run public boat launch on River Road. The last downriver race boat will launch at 11 AM.
The shuttle service is free and will start from Old Mill Park beginning at 8 AM (they’ll go to Mott’s Boat Launch so that when you’re done with the race, you’ll be near your car).
The sprint (1-mile) portion of the race begins at 1 PM from the riverside launch point, near 3210 Fall Hill Avenue. There will be a pop up tent and several people standing at the river side, so it should be easy to identify. The last sprint boat will launch at 2:15 PM.
The awards ceremony will be held at Old Mill Park around 3 PM.
Last year’s information:
Previous race information:
- Historic Race Results (1981-Present)
- 2022 Race Photos by Chris Coleman Photography
- Sprint Race Map