Name: Experience Dragon Boat Racing - Mercer County 2026
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: West Windsor

About the Event

Looking to dive into dragon boat racing this summer but unsure where to start? Join GWN Dragon Boat’s Mercer County Experience, designed specifically for newcomers and enthusiasts alike. Located at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, New Jersey, the program offers a welcoming entry point for those eager to hit the water.
The Oddball Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival on September 19, 2026, serves as the perfect backdrop for this initiative. Participants will have the opportunity to train with a certified coach just before the festival, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident in their skills. This practice session takes place on Friday, September 18th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
All necessary equipment is provided for both training sessions and the main event, including boats, paddles, and life jackets. Festival-goers will also enjoy exclusive perks such as a team shirt and dedicated tent space in the Athletes' Village during the festival weekend. This comprehensive package not only enhances your racing experience but also fosters camaraderie among fellow participants.
Whether you’re a local looking to brush up on your skills or an out-of-town paddler eager to join in, this program offers everything needed for a memorable dragon boat adventure at Mercer County Park.

Races Offered

Race Ready: Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Race Ready: Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival

terrain

Type — Others, Running

timer

00:00

sell

$100.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in West Windsor.

thermostat Temperature

10.1° / 20.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.6° / 18.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:17

nightlight Sunset

18:51

About West Windsor

Learn more about the host city, West Windsor.

Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Experience Dragon Boat Racing - Mercer County 2026.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Scout Donhaiser	F	35	Brandon, FL	—
🥈	CHristina Roach	F	41	Tallahassee, FL	—
🥉	Mary Hicks	F	50	Tampa, FL	—
4	Alexandra Othon	F	35	Oviedo, FL	—
5	Sherman Klaus	M	55	Winter Park, FL	—
6	Mundae Klaus	F	55	Winter Park, FL	—
7	Shana Gaskill	F	67	Labelle, FL	—
8	Brandon Hunsberger	M	37	Oil City, PA	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Tyson Russell	M	42	Orlando, FL	18:45.1
🥈	Diego Tareszkiewicz	M	42	Haines City, FL	20:38
🥉	Jeronimo Lombo Osorio	M	16	Winter Garden, FL	20:51.9
4	Logan McDermott	M	33	Wilmington, DE	20:52.1
5	Max Iazzoni	M	13	Kissimmee, FL	21:09.5
6	Greg Short	M	55	Celebration, FL	21:12.9
7	Max Antonio	M	26	Orlando, FL	21:42.4
8	Terry Walker	M	48	Windermere, FL	21:49
9	Amier Smith	M	27	Atlanta, GA	21:53.8
10	Kyle Ferguson	M	34	Orlando, FL	21:56.3
11	Fernando Lizardi	M	52	Sanford, FL	22:15.6
12	Travis Parker	M	35	Eustis, FL	22:18.3
13	Buddy Dolan	M	60	Windermere, FL	22:25.3
14	Brad Woods	M	29	Orlando, FL	22:29.3
15	Drew Barontini	M	36	Orlando, FL	22:44.7
16	Alex Pinon	M	28	Deltona, FL	23:02.8
17	Paul Bonnewitz	M	18	Orlando, FL	23:38.7
18	Michael Hale	M	32	Kissimmee, FL	23:47.7
19	Joshua Rotman	M	23	Windermere, FL	24:12.4
20	Adam Ohern	M	32	Orlando, FL	24:19.7
21	Wyatt Updike	M	25	Frostproof, FL	24:22.9
22	Heather Meglino	F	39	Altamonte Springs, FL	24:25.9
23	Stephanie Ferris	F	53	Kissimmee, FL	24:36
24	Emanuel Guerrero	M	32	Orlando, FL	24:48.7
25	Quint Wharton	M	35	Orlando, FL	24:50.4
26	John Spousta	M	32	Orlando, FL	24:58.2
27	Greg Klus	M	34	Baltimore	25:10.1
28	Frank Van Kouwen	M	58	Apopka, FL	25:10.7
29	Hannah Bowen	F	32	Lake Placid, FL	25:15.6
30	Kathryn Krebs	F	31	Winter Park, FL	25:17.9
31	Catherine Seidel	F	23	Winter Park, FL	25:25.3
32	Rodrigo Martinez	M	41	Orlando, FL	25:32.2
33	Johnny Castro	M	37	Orlando, FL	25:37.7
34	Lisa Castro	F	35	Orlando, FL	25:37.7
35	Dora Watton	F	49	Ormond Beach, FL	25:49
36	Michael Sullivan	M	37	Ocoee, FL	26:12.9
37	Megan Ellis	—	28	Archer, FL	26:14.1
38	Jason Russo	M	49	Apopka, FL	26:38.6
39	Bailey Lightsey	F	22	Lake wales FL	27:00.1
40	Paloma Bonnewitz	F	17	Winter Park, FL	27:01.6
41	Patrick Lyons	M	32	Orlando, FL	27:17.2
42	Bryce McGee	M	26	Orlando, FL	27:18.3
43	Tatiana Tsipun	F	34	Orlando, FL	27:21.4
44	Benngyie Hernandez	M	26	Orlando, FL	27:23.3
45	Robert Ban	M	48	Deltona, FL	27:38.4
46	Louis Himmelhaver	M	69	Lanesville, IN	28:00.6
47	Lewis Dees	M	45	Largo, FL	28:04.7
48	Roberta Zanicotti Tareszkiewicz	F	38	Haines City, FL	28:26.3
49	Melanie Rizzo	F	60	Orlando, FL	28:37.3
50	Luciano Sanfilippo	M	24	Winter Park, FL	28:41.6