Great River Race
Race to Close the Opportunity Gap
Every year, Wilderness Inquiry partners with the National Park Service, City of Minneapolis, and City of Saint Paul to host the Great River Race on the Mississippi River. The big race funds the Canoemobile Minnesota outdoor education program, addressing the opportunity gap in our schools and reaching more than 35,000 youth annually. Join us at our in-person celebration to race on the Mighty Mississippi in a 24-foot canoe. This action packed event will be a day of fun, purpose, impact, and of course an awards ceremony. Don't be late or you'll miss the boat!
The need is greater than ever as we work to provide place-based outdoor learning experiences for youth across Minnesota and beyond.
Event Details
Save the Date! 2026 Great River Race
DATE: September 12, 2026
LOCATION: Hidden Falls Regional Park - 1313 Hidden Falls Dr., St. Paul, MN 55116
2025 Race Results
- LimnoTech / Cargil — 1:03:02
- Polaris — 1:04:34
- Minnesota Star Tribune — 1:06:14
- MISSfits (Mississippi Park Connection) — 1:06:29
- Harding High School — 1:09:00
- Fischer Family — 1:09:24
- Ryan Companies — 1:09:45
- Thomas Reuters — 1:10:06
- Neil Dubois Family & Friends — 1:18:45
- a-ROW-bics (Pearson-Forero Family) — 1:21:14
- Colliers — 1:21:25
- Ascentek — 1:22:09
- Grady Family / Bancroft Fdn - Shannon Rose — 1:23:24
- Whitney Ulvestead — 1:23:33
- Lockridge Grindal Nauen — 1:23:44
- Lakewinds — 1:25:44
- Ken Higgins / Nature Valley / SMSC — 1:26:04
- Sawmill — 1:31:19
- CharterSource / Finch Family — 1:36:25
- Rick Schmitz & Family — 1:41:13
- Spencer Family — 1:48:00
- Alive & Kickin #2 — 1:50:34
- Alive & Kickin #1 — 1:54:52
Get Involved
Sponsor a Boat
Build a team of paddlers and race the Mighty Mississippi in a 24-foot canoe while highlighting your organization's dedication to equitable outdoor access for youth.
Volunteer
From timekeeping and registration to boat wrangling and more - volunteers make the Great River Race happen. Sign up to volunteer at the greatest event of the year!
Donate
Donate to the Great River Race and know that your contribution helps connect youth to place-based learning opportunities on their local waterways.
2025 Race Photos
Thank You 2025 Sponsors!
