Don't miss an event!
See the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival 2024 Whitewater, Land, and Entertainment Event Schedule below.
Color key: ■ Whitewater Event ■ Land Event ■ Entertainment
Color key: ■ Whitewater Event ■ Land Event ■ Entertainment
Festival Rules
Thank you for your help in keeping the festival safe and enjoyable for all!
Online event registration is now closed so we can prep participation lists and bibs. If you'd like to register for an event, you can still do so in person at the festival.
Whitewater Events: Please register for your event at the white registration tent in the center of the festival grounds at least 30 minutes prior to your intended event start time
Great Escape Trail events: Register at packet pickup at Centennial Park (north-west corner) on Friday from 5:30-7:30 pm or on Saturday morning at least 30 minutes prior to your intended event. Prices are $5 more than listed on the website.
- With the exception of Weenie Dog Race participants, no dogs are allowed at the festival.
- Outside food and drink (with the exception of empty water bottles to refill at the water refill station) is NOT allowed.
- ID's WILL be checked at the bar. Please bring yours with you if you plan to buy or consume alcoholic beverages.
Thank you for your help in keeping the festival safe and enjoyable for all!
Online event registration is now closed so we can prep participation lists and bibs. If you'd like to register for an event, you can still do so in person at the festival.
Whitewater Events: Please register for your event at the white registration tent in the center of the festival grounds at least 30 minutes prior to your intended event start time
Great Escape Trail events: Register at packet pickup at Centennial Park (north-west corner) on Friday from 5:30-7:30 pm or on Saturday morning at least 30 minutes prior to your intended event. Prices are $5 more than listed on the website.
FRIDAY July 26, 2024
4:00 pm - River Play Wave Demos
5:00 pm - SUP Parade
5:15 pm - All Hands on Deck - River Float
6:00 pm / 6:30 pm - Community Raft Race Auction & Time Trial
6:00 pm - Royal Gorge Kayak Race
6:05 pm - Royal Gorge Raft Race
Live music throughout the day on two stages!
5:00 pm - SUP Parade
5:15 pm - All Hands on Deck - River Float
6:00 pm / 6:30 pm - Community Raft Race Auction & Time Trial
6:00 pm - Royal Gorge Kayak Race
6:05 pm - Royal Gorge Raft Race
Live music throughout the day on two stages!
SATURDAY July 27, 2024
8:00 am - Rafting Springs
7:45 am - 5K / 10K Trail Run
9:45 am - 10K MTB Ride Start
9:45 am - 5K Family / Beginner MTB Ride Start
10:00 am - Rafting Slalom
2:00 pm - Rafting Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm - SUP Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm - Kayak Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm - Duckie Dash Head 2 Head
5:00 pm - Surfing Competition
5:30 pm - Build Your Own Boat Race
6:15 pm - Raft Rodeo
Live music throughout the day on two stages!
7:45 am - 5K / 10K Trail Run
9:45 am - 10K MTB Ride Start
9:45 am - 5K Family / Beginner MTB Ride Start
10:00 am - Rafting Slalom
2:00 pm - Rafting Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm - SUP Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm - Kayak Head 2 Head Race
2:00 pm - Duckie Dash Head 2 Head
5:00 pm - Surfing Competition
5:30 pm - Build Your Own Boat Race
6:15 pm - Raft Rodeo
Live music throughout the day on two stages!