Rogue River Gauntlet

Come join us for the first-ever Rogue River Gauntlet in Rockford, MI! A canoe race on Rockford’s Rogue River — C2 race April 18 and C1 race April 19 — bringing elite paddlers, outdoor adventure, and community together Early-bird pricing. $40 entry fee per C2 if pre-registered. $50 entry fee per C2 team day of event, if not pre-registered. $20 C1 entry fee if pre-registered Saturday, April 18, 2026 – C2 Race Registration: Opens at 9:00 AM at the table set up near the canoe landing north of the Rockford Dam. Safety Briefing: 9:30 AM (mandatory for all participants). Race Start: 10:00 AM, with competitors launching from the north side of the Rockford Dam. Course: Paddlers will head upstream on the Rogue River to a turnaround buoy near Friske Road/12 Mile. Competitors will round the buoy clockwise before paddling back downstream to finish at the Rockford Dam. Distance: 10 miles round trip. Awards Ceremony: 1:00 PM at the finish line area. Sunday, April 19, 2026 – C1 Race Registration: Opens at 9:00 AM at the table near the canoe landing north of the dam. Safety Briefing: 9:30 AM (mandatory for all participants). Race Start: 10:00 AM, with competitors launching from the north side of the Rockford Dam. Course: Paddlers will travel upstream toward Summit/12 Mile Road. Just before the road, there is an island—competitors must stay to the right side of the island, circle around it counterclockwise, and then return downstream to the Rockford Dam for the finish. Distance: 4 miles round trip. Awards Ceremony: 1:00 PM at the finish line area. Directions- From US-131 North or South: Take Exit 97 for 10 Mile Road/Rockford. Head East: onto 10 Mile Rd NE. Continue to Downtown: Follow 10 Mile Rd for roughly 1.5 to 2 miles into the city of Rockford. Turn left on Main St. and then left on Courtland Dr. Destination: Parking lot will be at the end of Courtland drive to the right. North of the Beer City Bread restaurant. The river runs along Main Street in the downtown area. Camping optio