The Race Format for 2026 will be as follows:
Tuesday June 9th Kokatat Qualifier
Sprint down S-Turn rapid going through the start and finish Kokatat Gates.
Wednesday June 10th Downriver Sprint
Downriver sprint through Jacob’s Ladder and Golf Course featuring top paddlers from Qualifier, invitations, and wild cards.
Wild Rivers Night, a night dedicated to celebrating paddling legends and free-flowing rivers.
Thursday June 11th Main Event, Giant Slalom
Giant Slalom through Jacob’s Ladder and Golf Course featuring top paddles from Downriver Sprint.
Award Ceremony
Festival
The festival hub will be based at Wellington Snow Park & Campground, conveniently located adjacent to the take-out of the Cabarton section of the North Fork and approximately two miles upstream from the Upper Five put-in.
Wellington Campground offers basic camping amenities and will have food trucks throughout the event. Just across the street, Cougar Mountain Lodge serves meals and offers a small selection of groceries.
For those seeking a camping experience away from the main festivities, a quiet camping option is available. Please email us for details.
Cell service is limited throughout the North Fork corridor, so arrive prepared with a plan and bring cash.
