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Paddle Events at Dominion Energy Riverrock

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 16 May, 2026 – 17 May, 2026

sell $20.00

About the Event

Kayak Boatercross: First time trials and then a single elimination, head to head kayak race down the James, heats of 4-5 competitors will battle it out through the rapids and around the buoys to advance to the next round. Top two survivors move on until only four are left to compete in the championship heat.

SUP Cross: New day! In this single elimination, head to head Stand Up Paddle Board race down the James, heats of 4-5 competitors will battle it out to advance to the next round. Top two survivors move on until only four are left to compete in the championship heat.

Downriver Paddle: Participants will start at Reedy Creek and race downriver through First Break, Hollywood, Fish Ladder (VEPCO Levy), Pipeline, and on to the finish at the 14th Street takeout. And be prepared to test your skills and showoff to the crowds as you will have to complete a mandatory ferry and if you are in a kayak, a mandatory roll. Racers will be sent off in a mass start based on division and boat type and the fastest time will win! Pick your boat, kayak, canoe, or SUP.

Races Offered

2026 Kayak Boatercross

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Kayak Boatercross

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Type — Water sports

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13:00

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$20.00

2026 SUP Cross

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 2026 SUP Cross

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Type — Water sports

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15:00

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$20.00

2026 Downriver Paddle

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Downriver Paddle

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Type — Water sports

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13:00

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Richmond.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.6° / 24.6°

wb_sunny 13.5° / 23.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.1 /

water_drop 71.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.6° / 24.6°

wb_sunny 13.5° / 23.8°

air 10.1 km/h

water_drop 71.5%

About Richmond

Learn more about the host city, Richmond.

Richmond is the capital of Virginia. Richmond has a population of 227,000 (2020) and the adjacent counties of Henrico and Chesterfield combine to create a local population of more than 1.3 million people.