Lake Champlain Challenge Race 2025

The Lake Champlain Challenge Race is an annual fun-filled summer race on Lake Champlain! Open to all human-powered vessels, race to complete a three-mile course and set the fastest time for their respective category. Race categories include: Coxed rowing gigs (six and four oared), fixed and sliding seat single and double rowboats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and misc. The only requirement is your boat must be propelled by human power, nothing else! Awards will be given for fastest in each category and most creative race name.

After the race, all are invited to a free lunch buffet, hosted by the Museum’s rowing clubs. 

The Challenge Race is $30/person and payment will be collected in person at check-in on race day. Pre-registration for the Challenge Race is strongly encouraged to guarantee a spot in the race and lunch.