2026 Firecracker Race

Check-in is at the booth located at Grafton access starting 7 a.m. Racers will pickup a goodie bag before the race.

Race Classes

Kayak Classes

• Mens Sea Kayak Solo (K1-SK Men)
• Womens Sea Kayak Solo (K1-SK Women)
• Mens Sea Kayak Tandem (K2-SK Men)
• Womens Sea Kayak Tandem (K2-SK Women)
• Mixed Sea Kayak Tandem (K2-SK Mixed)

• Mens Open Kayak Solo (K1-OK Men)
• Womens Open Kayak Solo (K1-OK Women)
• Mens Open Kayak Tandem (K2-OK Men)
• Womens Open Kayak Tandem (K2-OK Women)
• Mixed Open Kayak Tandem (K2-OK Mixed)

Canoe Classes

• Mens Canoe Solo (C1 Men)
• Womens Canoe Solo (C1 Women)
• Mens Canoe Tandem (C2 Men)
• Womens Canoe Tandem (C2 Women)
• Coed Canoe Tandem (C2 Coed)
• VOYAGER CANOE / TEAM

SUP Classes

• M ens Solo (S1 Men)
• W omens Solo (S1 Women)

Age of Racers

Anyone paddling solo in the main race event must be at least 18 years of age on August 8th, 2026 or at least 16 years of age if part of a tandem team accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. (Note that the parent or legal guardian must sign the liability waiver for the 16 or 17 year old.)

Race Cancellation, Reschedule and Refunds

If an unknown factor or event such as dangerous weather forces a race cancellation (high winds, thunderstorms with risk of lightning strikes or floods) then an attempt to offer a make-up race date will be organized. All racers are responsible for monitoring the race website for updates on the race. If the race is postponed, any racer is welcome to attend the make-up race date or alternatively can receive a voucher for a race entry for the next year. NO REFUNDS will be offered seven days before the race. Keep in mind that the race is a fundraiser for the Mississippi River Water Trail Foundation, so if you find out that you can’t make the race at the last minute…your registration will go to a good river-worthy cause.