Presumpscot River Revival Race

Celebrate the river’s comeback with paddling, food, and fun! The Friends of Presumpscot River's annual paddle race returns for another year! We had a fantastic event last fall and are continuing the momentum forward with our river community in mind! Join us in October for our Presumpscot River Revival Race! You can expect a day of friendly competition, community connections, food, and foliage. This is an all-ages, family-friendly event. The Friends of the Presumpscot River was established in 1992 to advocate for the remediation and protection of the Presumpscot River waters and fisheries. We aim to reconnect and protect the river that sustained the region’s First Peoples and gave rise to settler colonies along its winding banks. The continued revival of the Presumpscot is the driving force behind this competition. Our goal is to bring the community together to the river once again, to cheer on competing loved ones, stoke the flame of excitement for the return of native fisheries, and celebrate the ongoing restoration of this ancient and beloved river. Race Day Info 10:00am-11:00am Registration 11:00am-11:30am Welcome & Introduction 11:30am Safety Meeting for Racers & On-Water Spectators 12:00pm noon Race Start 11:00am-2:00pm Lunch & Mingle at Dundee Park Awards Ceremony begins after Times are calculated Who Hosted by Friends of the Presumpscot River What 2.5 mile Mass Start Circuit for paddle craft Divisions & Categories: • Canoe (Solo, Tandem) • Kayak (<14', >14') • SUP (Inflatable, Hard board, Race Board) When October 17, 2026 (Rain date October 18, 2026) 10:00am-2ish pm Where Presumpscot River, at Dundee Park Windham, Maine Why This event is about more than friendly competition on the water- it’s a celebration of the river’s resilience, the ongoing work for revival, and the communities it continues to sustain. With paddling, food, foliage, and family-friendly fun, the Presumpscot River Revival Race combines a recognition of the past, tributes to ongoing water quality and habitat improvements, and a rallying point for the future of this beloved river, into a community celebration with the River at the heart of it all. Got friends, but not a canoe? There will be canoes available to rent in person only on a first-come, first-served basis for $25. PFDs and paddles will be included with this rental. Again, rental is only available in person, not reservable online, so make sure you get to registration on the early end of the hour! This equipment is generously donated by Maine Path & Paddle Guides and Salmon Stew Outdoors. Be sure to keep them in mind for your next River adventure!! Requirements All boaters are required to wear a PFD with a whistle attatched during the race. Safety will be set throughout the course, sponsored by Salmon Stew Outdoors.