Date: August 8, 2026
Location: Grafton Access to Alton Riverfront Park
Finish: Alton Riverfront Park, Alton, MO
Event Type: Kayak / Paddle Race

Event Overview

Compete in a Mississippi River paddle race supporting the Mississippi River Water Trail Association. This event helps raise funds to increase recreational access and use of the Mighty Mississippi River.

All racers will receive a goodie bag at check-in, including a raffle ticket and dinner arm band. Tandem team members must register separately.

Schedule

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Racer check-in at START — Grafton Access

8:00 AM
Shuttle bus leaves Alton Access for Grafton Access
Shuttle fee: $5

9:00 AM
Racer meeting — orientation and safety briefing

9:30 AM
Race start at Grafton Access

2:00 PM
Dinner served at the Audubon Center at Riverlands in Alton, MO

2:30 PM
Estimated race finish at Alton Riverfront Park
Take out just past the finish at Alton Access

3:00 PM or upon race completion
Awards ceremony and raffle at the Audubon Center