American Whitewater

Team River Runner Veterans Recreation and Training at Wausau, WI
2026-07-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Wausau Whitewater Park, 200 River Drive, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Team River Runner’s mission is to provide all Veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports. Veterans and their families are welcome to join for a weekend of learning to paddle at the Wausau Whitewater Park. Instructors and safety volunteers help participants learn and advance skills. First timers will learn the basics and those with whitewater experience can work towards paddling Class III.

Wausau Whitewater Park Releases (WI)
2026-07-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00
Wausau Whitewater Park incorporates more than twelve beautiful natural and engineered features along 1/3 mile of the Wisconsin River in the heart of downtown Wausau, WI. Dam releases during events assure consistent flows and the formation of prime features ranging from Class II to III+ throughout the course. Flatwater and gentle Class I can also be found at the top and bottom of the course to warm-up, practice skills and polish combat rolls. The course is open during Recreational Releases each day 10AM-4PM. Rec Release $20/day or $30/weekend, on-site registration only.

ACA North American Whitewater Open Canoe Slalom Championships at Wausau, WI
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-30
Join paddlers from all over North America at the Wausau Whitewater Park as they test their skills at the ACA North American Open Canoe Slalom Championships. Beginner or expert, young or old, paddlers of all experience levels are encouraged and welcome to compete. Practice water available beginning Wednesday with races taking place Saturday through Monday.
