ROYAL GORGE WHITEWATER FESTIVAL EVENTS
This year the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival will offer a number of different events for people to participate in over two days. The events will be both in and out of the water. We have divided them up into Whitewater Events and Adventure Events. No matter what your interest or skill level there is an event anyone of any age can do. The goal of the RGWF is to offer events for the "Average Joe" or "Average Paddler." The idea is to get people active and involved both in the river and on the land. You can compete in the Whitewater 5K Fun Run or get in a raft and compete in a short race.
Whitewater Events
The Whitewater festival offers the following whitewater events in 2019:
River / Play Wave Demonstrations
Downriver Sprint Kayak Race
Downriver Sprint Raft Race (Rookie and Pro Divisions)
River Play Informal Freestyle
Kayak Boater Cross Race
SUP Cross Race
Raft Boater Cross Race
Hyside Mini-Max R2 Battle (Rookie and Pro Divisions)
Build Your Own Boat (BYOB) Competition
Raft Rodeo
**Please note that all downriver races will run from Pink House to the Whitewater Kayak and Recreation Park. This stretch of river includes Class II whitewater. Due to the potential for high water levels in 2019, races will NOT travel through the Royal Gorge.
River / Play Wave Demonstrations
Downriver Sprint Kayak Race
Downriver Sprint Raft Race (Rookie and Pro Divisions)
River Play Informal Freestyle
Kayak Boater Cross Race
SUP Cross Race
Raft Boater Cross Race
Hyside Mini-Max R2 Battle (Rookie and Pro Divisions)
Build Your Own Boat (BYOB) Competition
Raft Rodeo
**Please note that all downriver races will run from Pink House to the Whitewater Kayak and Recreation Park. This stretch of river includes Class II whitewater. Due to the potential for high water levels in 2019, races will NOT travel through the Royal Gorge.
land events and entertainment
Weenie Dog Race
Racing the River 5K Fun Run (with obstacles)
Racing the River 5K Fun Run (with obstacles)