***June 9, 2023 UPDATE*** Race the Red has been postponed to July 17 because even though the Red River is within its banks, it is still moving fast. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources interprets the current rate of flow as high so intermediate and experienced paddlers should use extra caution and new or inexperienced paddlers should not attempt paddling in these conditions. We want all skill levels to be able to participate safely in this fun community event. Thank you for your patience and understanding! We too wish conditions were different, so we didn’t have to postpone.

May 24, 2023 Update: Race the Red has been postponed to our back up date of June 19 because even though the Red River is within its banks, it is still moving fast. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources interprets the current rate of flow as very high and paddling should not be attempted in these conditions. We want all skill levels to be able to participate safely in this fun community event. Thank you for your patience and understanding! We too wish conditions were different so we didn’t have to postpone.

2023 July Race The Red Brochure

Register here via Eventbrite!  or Print and mail in this registration and waiver.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available:

Start/Finish Line Sponsor – $1000
• Logo on the Race the Red brochure.
• Company mentioned in news releases, social media and River Keepers E-news.
• Logo on River Keepers website with a link to company website.
• Opportunity to have a company banner at start/finish line.
• Opportunity to provide company swag to all participants and attendees.
• Opportunity to have employees volunteer at start/finish.
• Opportunity to provide an activity, demonstration or display at the start/finish

1.5 Mile Turn Around Sponsor – $750
All racers either turn around here or go by this location.
• Company mentioned in Race the Red social media.
• Opportunity to have a company banner at the 1.5 turn around site or River Keepers
will provide an 11×17 sign.
• Opportunity to have employees volunteer at the 1.5 turn around site to hand out turn around prizes and take pictures.
• Opportunity to provide an activity, demonstration or display at the start/finish.

3.5 Mile Turn Around Sponsor – $500
This is the most popular turn around, about ½ of our participants turn around here.
• Opportunity to have a company banner at the 3.5 mile turn around site or River
Keepers will provide an 11×17 sign.
• Opportunity to have employees volunteer at the 3.5 mile turn around site to hand out turn around prizes and take pictures.
• Opportunity to provide an activity, demonstration or display at the start/finish.

6 Mile Turn Around Sponsor – $250
This turn around see the most serious competitors.
• Opportunity to have a company banner at the 6 mile turn around site or River Keepers will provide an 11×17 sign.                                                            • Opportunity to have employees volunteer at the 6 mile turn around site to hand out turn around prizes and take pictures.
• Opportunity to provide an activity, demonstration or display at the start/finish.

Door Prize Sponsor
Participants are eligible to win various door prizes.
• Company mentioned in Race the Red social media.
• Company listed on River Keepers website.

Contact Christine at 701.306.6181 or email christine@riverkeepers.org to show your support today!