Lake Champlain Challenge Race 2026
September 12 , 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Lake Champlain Challenge Race is a community race at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum open to all human-powered boats with a post-run lunch for all! Bring your own boat, experience the beauty of Lake Champlain from a new angle, and enjoy a day of community-fueled fun and competition.
Individual and team participants all set off on a fun three-mile course past the palisades, one of the most picturesque parts of Lake Champlain, racing to set the fastest time per category. The only requirement is participating boats must be propelled by human power, nothing else! Race categories include: Coxed rowing gigs (six and four oared), fixed and sliding seat single rowers, double rowboats, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and miscellaneous watercraft.
After the race, all are invited to enjoy a free lunch buffet, hosted by the Museum’s rowing clubs, and a fun award ceremony.
Advance online registration for the Challenge Race is strongly encouraged to guarantee your spot in the race and to ensure we have enough food for everyone for lunch.
Challenge Race 2026 Registration
- Advance Online Registration: $30/person
- Day-Of In-Person Registration: $40/person
- Special Gift: We’re giving a free Museum mini dry-bag to the first 50 registrants!
Challenge Race 2026 Schedule
- Check-in: 9–10:30 AM
- Day-Of Registration: 9–10:30 AM
- Races Start: 11:00 AM